HB2297Introduced in the House
Incentivizing grocery stores located in underserved communities.
Introduced by Darya Farivar, District 046B
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Incentivizing grocery stores located in underserved communities.
Where it stands
Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Committee on Finance: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · February 9, 2026
9
Yes
0
No
5
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
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Rob Chase | 004B | Not Voting |
| Hunter Abell | 007B | Not Voting |
| Ed Orcutt | 020B | Not Voting |
| Cyndy Jacobsen | 025B | Not Voting |
| Sharlett Mena | 029B | Yes |
| Joshua Penner | 031B | Not Voting |
| Sharon Santos | 037A | Yes |
| Chipalo Street | 037B | Yes |
| Alex Ramel | 040B | Yes |
| Janice Zahn | 041A | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to Finance.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Finance at 1:30 PM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Finance at 8:00 AM.
FIN - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Returned to Rules Committee for second reading.
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