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HB2278Introduced in the House

Concerning tourism promotion areas.

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Introduced by Stephanie Barnard, District 008A

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Concerning tourism promotion areas.

Where it stands

Referred to Rules 2 Review.

February 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Committee on Finance: do pass · February 9, 2026

10

Yes

2

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

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

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Rob Chase004BNot Voting
Hunter Abell007BNot Voting
Ed Orcutt020BNo
Cyndy Jacobsen025BNo
Sharlett Mena029BYes
Joshua Penner031BYes
Sharon Santos037AYes
Chipalo Street037BYes
Alex Ramel040BYes
Janice Zahn041AYes

Bill history

  1. Prefiled for introduction.

  2. First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans.

  3. Public hearing in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM.

  4. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans at 8:00 AM.

  5. TEDV - Majority; do pass.

  6. Referred to Finance.

  7. Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.

  8. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.

  9. FIN - Majority; do pass.

  10. Minority; do not pass.

  11. Minority; without recommendation.

  12. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

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