SB161Introduced in the Senate
Requiring legislative approval prior to any state agency seeking or implementing a public assistance program waiver or other authorization from the federal government that expands eligibility for any public assistance program or increases cost to the state or making certain changes in services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities..
Introduced by Government Efficiency
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring legislative approval prior to any state agency seeking or implementing a public assistance program waiver or other authorization from the federal government that expands eligibility for any public assistance program or increases cost to the state or making certain changes in services for persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities..
Where it stands
House Referred to Committee on Welfare Reform
February 25, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Final Action - Passed as amended - Yea: 30 Nay: 10 · February 19, 2025
30
Yes
10
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Bowser | 1 | Yes |
| Marci Francisco | 2 | No |
| Rick Kloos | 3 | Yes |
| David Haley | 4 | No |
| Jeff Klemp | 5 | Yes |
| Pat Pettey | 6 | No |
| Ethan Corson | 7 | No |
| Cindy Holscher | 8 | No |
| Beverly Gossage | 9 | Yes |
| Mike Thompson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Senate Introduced
Senate Referred to Committee on Government Efficiency
Senate Hearing: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 144-S
Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed as amended by Committee on Government Efficiency
Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted
Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Pettey
Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Pettey was rejected Yea: 12 Nay: 28
Senate Committee of the Whole - Be passed as amended
Senate Final Action - Passed as amended; Yea: 30 Nay: 10
House Received and Introduced
House Referred to Committee on Welfare Reform
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