HB05253Introduced in the House
An Act Concerning Voting Procedures For And State Elections Enforcement Commission Oversight Of Fire Districts.
Introduced by Government Oversight Committee
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
To (1) require certain voting procedures for the transaction of business at meetings of fire districts, and (2) authorize State Elections Enforcement Commission jurisdiction over fire districts in matters relating to the conduct of such meetings, including such voting procedures.
Where it stands
Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
April 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: GOS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) · March 17, 2026
9
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
12 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Devin Carney | 23 | No |
| Kurt Vail | 52 | Yes |
| Farley Santos | 109 | Yes |
| Trenee McGee | 116 | Yes |
| Kenneth Gucker | 138 | Yes |
| Lucy Dathan | 142 | Yes |
| Douglas McCrory | 2 | Yes |
| Derek Slap | 5 | Yes |
| Rick Lopes | 6 | Yes |
| Robert Sampson | 16 | No |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Government Oversight
Public Hearing 02/24
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/31/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 238
File Number 319
Referred by House to Committee on Appropriations
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