SF493Introduced in the Senate
A bill for an act prohibiting political subdivisions from using certain moneys to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities, and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1042.)
Introduced by Local Government
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Official description
A bill for an act prohibiting political subdivisions from using certain moneys to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities, and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1042.)
Where it stands
Placed on calendar.
February 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Local Government Report · February 23, 2026
8
Yes
4
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
13 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Taylor | 2 | Yes |
| Kevin Alons | 7 | Absent |
| Cherielynn Westrich | 13 | Yes |
| Renee Hardman | 16 | No |
| Izaah Knox | 17 | No |
| Mike Bousselot | 21 | Yes |
| Herman Quirmbach | 25 | No |
| Dennis Guth | 28 | Yes |
| Dave Sires | 38 | Yes |
| Janice Weiner | 45 | No |
Bill history
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 401.
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 406.
Fiscal note.
Referred to Local Government. S.J. 1057.
Subcommittee: Sires, Knox, and Webster. S.J. 66.
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2026 12:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.
Subcommittee reassigned: Sires, Knox, and Westrich. S.J. 313.
Subcommittee recommends passage.
Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 368.
Placed on calendar.
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