BILL · 2025–26 SESSION

SB 6148: RTA bond issues maximum term

Modifying the maximum terms of regional transit authority bond issues.

Summary

Extends the maximum term for bonds issued by a Regional Transit Authority (RTA) from 40 years to 75 years.
Removes the eligibility of an RTA for regional mobility grant program funds, if the RTA issues bonds with a maximum term greater than 40 years.

From the House Bill Analysis 2026 (SB 6148), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House

AN ACT Relating to modifying the maximum terms of regional transit authority bond issues;

Passed February 11, 2026

Version voted on: SB 6148

29 Yea 20 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused

Party	Yea	Nay	Absent	Excused
Democrat	26	4	0	0
Republican	3	16	0	0

How each member voted

Mar 12, 2026By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Feb 14, 2026First reading, referred to Transportation.
Feb 11, 2026Third reading, passed; yeas, 29; nays, 20; absent, 0; excused, 0.
Feb 11, 2026Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Feb 6, 2026Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 2, 2026Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 29, 2026Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 29, 2026Minority; do not pass.
Jan 29, 2026TRAN - Majority; do pass.
Jan 14, 2026First reading, referred to Transportation.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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