SB1614Introduced in the Senate
FINANCE-SOS PETTY CASH
Introduced by Mike Porfirio, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the State Finance Act. Provides that the Secretary of State may maintain a petty cash fund in excess of $1,000, solely for the purpose of making change, at any Secretary of State Motor Vehicle Facility. Provides that those funds may be retained on the premises of the facility.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0388
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 30, 2025
80
Yes
33
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Ram Villivalam
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Mike Porfirio
Assigned to State Government
Postponed - State Government
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended State Government; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 4, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 6, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading
Third Reading - Passed; 050-006-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Edgar González, Jr.
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar
Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 012-002-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 080-033-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0388
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