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SB227Introduced in the Senate

Establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.

Engrossed

Introduced by Steve Kolbeck, District 2

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establish a minimum damage threshold for a motor vehicle total loss declaration.

Where it stands

Transportation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3.

February 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Tabled · February 24, 2026

8

Yes

3

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

13 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Transportation S.J. 180

  2. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  3. Transportation Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 2. S.J. 13

  4. Senate Deferred to another day, Passed S.J. 259

  5. Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 27, NAYS 6. S.J. 282

  6. First read in House and referred to House Transportation H.J. 356

  7. Scheduled for hearing

  8. Transportation Tabled, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 3.

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