HB1215Introduced in the House
Authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
Introduced by Chris Karr, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorize counties and municipalities to issue a license for a cigar bar.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 578
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurred in amendments · March 10, 2026
63
Yes
4
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Manhart | 1 | Yes |
| Nick Fosness | 1 | Yes |
| David Kull | 2 | Yes |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | Yes |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | Yes |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | Yes |
| Kent Roe | 4 | Yes |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 179
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1. H.J. 14
House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 59, NAYS 6. H.J. 266
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 232
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 39 Amendment 1215F
State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 1. S.J. 39
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 28, NAYS 6. S.J. 496
House of Representatives Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 4. H.J. 548
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 560
Signed by the President S.J. 528
Delivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 574
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 H.J. 578
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