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S2264Introduced in the Senate

Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with resources including, but not limited to, warming and cooling centers.

EngrossedHouse Municipal Government & Housing

Introduced by Tiara Mack, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

MILITARY AFFAIRS AND DEFENSE -- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - Provides for warming center and cooling center alerts to trigger certain procedures municipalities shall follow during extreme heat or cold to help at-risk individuals with resources including, but not limited to, warming and cooling centers.

Where it stands

Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

May 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · May 7, 2026

36

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Housing and Municipal Government

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

  3. Committee recommends passage

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)

  5. Senate read and passed

  6. Referred to House Municipal Government & Housing

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