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SB5719Introduced in the Senate

Concerning local government hearing examiners.

EngrossedSenate Local Government

Introduced by Jesse Salomon, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Concerning local government hearing examiners.

Where it stands

Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Local Government.

January 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Committee on Local Government: do pass with amendment(s) · March 26, 2025

4

Yes

1

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

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

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See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Davina Duerr001AYes
Victoria Hunt005AYes
Mark Klicker016ANot Voting
David Stuebe017BNot Voting
Lisa Parshley022BYes
Daniel Griffey035ANo
Janice Zahn041AYes

Bill history

  1. First reading, referred to Local Government.

  2. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.

  3. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Local Government at 1:30 PM.

  4. LGV - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

  5. Minority; without recommendation.

  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  7. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  8. 1st substitute bill substituted

  9. Floor amendment

  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  11. Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 19; absent, 0; excused, 1.

  12. First reading, referred to Local Government.

  13. Public hearing in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM.

  14. Executive action taken in the House Committee on Local Government at 8:00 AM.

  15. LG - Majority; do pass with amendment

  16. Minority; do not pass.

  17. Minority; without recommendation.

  18. Referred to Appropriations.

  19. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

  20. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

  21. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. On motion, referred to Local Government.

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