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SB66Introduced in the Senate

Substitute for SB 66 by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics - Requiring annual filing of the statement of substantial interests by elected or appointed city or county officials, providing that officials of governmental subdivisions other than cities or counties file statements of substantial interests if any change in substantial interests occurred and requiring governmental officials with a substantial interest in a real estate development project to verbally disclose such interest prior to participating in any discussion, review or action on a proposed zoning change or permit.

EngrossedHouse Local Government

Introduced by Local Government, Transparency and Ethics

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Substitute for SB 66 by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics - Requiring annual filing of the statement of substantial interests by elected or appointed city or county officials, providing that officials of governmental subdivisions other than cities or counties file statements of substantial interests if any change in substantial interests occurred and requiring governmental officials with a substantial interest in a real estate development project to verbally disclose such interest prior to participating in any discussion, review or action on a proposed zoning change or permit.

Where it stands

House Referred to Committee on Local Government

February 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Emergency Final Action - Substitute passed as amended - Yea: 36 Nay: 3 · January 28, 2026

36

Yes

3

No

1

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

SenatorDistrictVote
Scott Hill70Yes
Silas Miller86Yes
Craig Bowser1Yes
Marci Francisco2Yes
Rick Kloos3Yes
David Haley4Yes
Jeff Klemp5Yes
Pat Pettey6No
Ethan Corson7Yes
Cindy Holscher8No

Bill history

  1. Senate Introduced

  2. Senate Referred to Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics

  3. Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 142-S

  4. Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 26, 2025, 9:30 AM Room 142-S

  5. Senate Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Local Government, Transparency and Ethics

  6. Senate Committee of the Whole - Committee Report be adopted recommending substitute bill be passed

  7. Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Tyson

  8. Senate Senator Clifford raised a question of germaneness. The amendment was ruled germane.

  9. Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Tyson was adopted

  10. Senate Committee of the Whole - Motion to Amend - Offered by Senator Shallenburger

  11. Senate Committee of the Whole - Amendment by Senator Shallenburger was adopted

  12. Senate Committee of the Whole - Substitute bill be passed as amended

  13. Senate Emergency Final Action - Substitute passed as amended; Yea: 36 Nay: 3

  14. House Received and Introduced

  15. House Referred to Committee on Local Government

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