SB 514 (2026): preventing ballot questions concerning alterations to municipal tax caps from being altered by local legislative bodies.

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SB 514 (2026)

preventing ballot questions concerning alterations to municipal tax caps from being altered by local legislative bodies.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • Subject: Taxes - Local

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 122-123
  • February 19, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

  • February 19, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
  • January 20, 2026: Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 10:00 am
  • February 19, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 02/19/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
  • February 19, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 02/19/2026

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