2026-2027; local government.
This bill allows counties with fewer than 250,000 people to use up to $1.25 million from any revenue source to pay general county bills, even if that money was originally intended for a specific purpose. It applies only to fiscal year 2026-2027 and requires these counties to report to the state budget committee by October 1, 2026, detailing which funds were used for non-intended purposes and how much they plan to use next year. The legislation was passed by the legislature but was vetoed by the Governor.
Bill status
vetoed
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Vetoed
May 2026
Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Vetoed May 5, 2026
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Introduced Version
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House Engrossed Version (04/29/2026)
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May 4, 2026
MINOR
The bill has undergone extensive formatting and layout changes, converting the text from a standard legislative draft to a finalized 'House Engrossed' version. No substantive policy changes, funding amounts, dates, or eligibility criteria were altered; the core provisions regarding county fiscal obligations remain identical.
TECHNICAL
The document structure was updated to reflect the official 'House Engrossed' status, including changes to the header, title placement, and page numbering, while the actual legal text of the bill remains unchanged.
Floor votes · House Apr 29, 2026
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
4
Committee
1
May 5, 2026
Vetoed
Vetoed by Governor
executive
May 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED
upper
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Apr 29, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Apr 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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