H1251Introduced in the House
Expenditure of Public Funds by Local Governments
Introduced by Jason Shoaf, District 7
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibits local governments from expending public funds for specified purposes; prohibits acceptance of public funds from local governments for lobbying; authorizes filing of complaints with Commission on Ethics alleging violations; requires commission to investigate & provide report of its findings to certain entities; requires commission to adopt rules.
Where it stands
Died in Rules & Ethics Committee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee · February 12, 2026
9
Yes
4
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
17 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Philip Griffitts | 6 | Yes |
| Dean Black | 15 | Yes |
| Kiyan Michael | 16 | Absent |
| Kim Kendall | 18 | Yes |
| Chad Johnson | 22 | Absent |
| Ryan Chamberlin | 24 | Yes |
| Nan Cobb | 26 | Yes |
| Brian Hodgers | 32 | Yes |
| Jennifer Harris | 44 | No |
| Jeff Holcomb | 53 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Referred to Rules & Ethics Committee
Referred to State Affairs Committee
Now in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Added to Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee agenda
Favorable by Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Reported out of Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
Now in Rules & Ethics Committee
Died in Rules & Ethics Committee
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