SCR608Introduced in the Senate
Urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
Introduced by Jamie Smith, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Urging collaboration to reduce hunger and food waste in this state under the protections of the 1996 Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act.
Where it stands
House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended, Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 9. H.J. 444
February 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: Concurred in Resolution as Amended · February 25, 2026
56
Yes
9
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 | Yes |
| David Kull | 2 | Yes |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | No |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | Yes |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | No |
| Kent Roe | 4 | Yes |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 S.J. 177
Senate Deferred to another day, Passed S.J. 198
Senate Motion to amend resolution, Passed S.J. 245 Amendment SCR608A
Senate Adopt Resolution as amended, Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 3. S.J. 246
First Reading House H.J. 315
Committee referral waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 422
House of Representatives Concurred in Resolution as Amended, Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 9. H.J. 444
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