SB85Introduced in the Senate
Require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.
Introduced by John Hughes, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Require an election for an excess tax levy of a school district.
Where it stands
Intent to reconsider H.J. 228
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Do Pass Amended · February 4, 2026
29
Yes
39
No
2
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 Education S.J. 34
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Education Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 3 Amendment 85B
Education Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 4, NAYS 3. S.J. 3
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 20, NAYS 14. S.J. 114
First Reading House H.J. 150
Referred to House Education H.J. 182
Scheduled for hearing
Education Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 8, NAYS 7.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 39. H.J. 227
Intent to reconsider H.J. 228
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