SB643Introduced in the Senate
Requiring municipalities, towns, and cities to submit documentation to the department of revenue administration proving they are in compliance with local budget and tax caps and requiring municipalities to hold a public hearing and conduct a roll call vote when seeking to override a tax or spending cap.
Introduced by Kevin Avard, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring municipalities, towns, and cities to submit documentation to the department of revenue administration proving they are in compliance with local budget and tax caps and requiring municipalities to hold a public hearing and conduct a roll call vote when seeking to override a tax or spending cap.
Where it stands
Sen. Gray Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
May 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: OTPA · May 14, 2026
164
Yes
150
No
79
Absent or Not Voting
393 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Yes |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Absent |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Absent |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 01/27/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 09:30 am; Senate Calendar 3
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0781s, 03/05/2026; Vote 3-2; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 8
SB 643 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Committee Amendment # 2026-0781s, Amendment Failed, Voice Vote; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Sen. Lang Floor Amendment # 2026-0958s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0958s, Regular Calendar 16Y-8N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; Senate Journal 5
Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Municipal and County Government House Journal 8 P. 114
Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 11:00 am GP 154
Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 154
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1812h 05/05/2026 (Vote 11-9; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 28
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2026-1812h (NT): Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 115
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1812h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 164-150 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 118
Sen. Gray Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13
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