SB223Introduced in the Senate
Modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Introduced by Sue Lucas-Peterson, District 13
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Modify the requirements for a petition to refer an excess tax levy of a school district to a vote.
Where it stands
House of Representatives Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 34. H.J. 468
March 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Reconsidered · March 2, 2026
31
Yes
34
No
5
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 | No |
| David Kull | 2 | No |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | Yes |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | Yes |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | Yes |
| Kent Roe | 4 | No |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | No |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 179
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 21 Amendment 223B
State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3. S.J. 21
Senate Deferred to another day, Passed S.J. 245
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 20, NAYS 14. S.J. 281
First read in House and referred to House Education H.J. 356
Scheduled for hearing
Education Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 32, NAYS 34. H.J. 459
Intent to reconsider H.J. 459
House of Representatives Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 31, NAYS 34. H.J. 468
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