Butler County, sheriff, fundraising events authorized
HB 549 authorizes Butler County's sheriff to host fundraising events (like rodeos) and use the proceeds for any lawful sheriff's office operations. It directly affects the Butler County Sheriff's Office by providing legal clarity for these activities. The bill also validates past fundraising efforts by the sheriff under this authority. The law takes effect June 15, 2025.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Apr 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 9, 2025
Last action Apr 15, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
4
Committee
3
Apr 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Pending Committee Action in Second House (Local Legislation )
upper
Apr 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 826
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Local Legislation)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chris Sells
RRepublican
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