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BILL · 2025–26 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6149

SB 6149: Public facilities funding

Concerning the definition of "rural county" for purposes of public facilities funding.

Summary

  • Expands the definition of rural county to include a county with a population density of 100 persons per square mile or greater, with no city with a population greater than 45,000 persons.

From the Substitute House Bill Report (SSB 6149), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 42, Laws of 2026
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 4, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 16, 2026
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2026
  5. GovernorMar 14, 2026
  6. LawMar 14, 2026
Prime sponsor
Jeff Wilson (R-19)
Introduced
January 14, 2026 in the Senate
Last action
March 14, 2026
Session law
Chapter 42, Laws of 2026
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6149, SSB 6149

AN ACT Relating to the definition of "rural county" for purposes of public facilities funding;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jeff Wilson (R-19)

3 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)

Perry Dozier R-16Shelly Short R-7Mike Chapman D-24

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 16, 2026
Version voted on: SSB 6149
48 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29100
Republican19000
How each member voted

Yea (48)

Nay (1)

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House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 3, 2026
Version voted on: SSB 6149
93 Yea 1 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat56003
Republican37101
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026. (SSB 6149)
  2. Chapter 42, 2026 Laws. (SSB 6149)
  3. Governor signed. (SSB 6149)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (SSB 6149)
  5. Speaker signed. (SSB 6149)
  6. President signed. (SSB 6149)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 4. (SSB 6149)
  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6149)
  9. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SSB 6149)
  10. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SSB 6149)
  11. TEDV - Majority; do pass. (SSB 6149)
  12. TEDV - Executive action taken by committee. (SSB 6149)
  13. First reading, referred to Technology, Economic Development, & Veterans. (SSB 6149)
  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0. (SSB 6149)
  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (SSB 6149)
  16. 1st substitute bill substituted. (SSB 6149)
  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  18. Placed on second reading consent calendar. (SSB 6149)
  19. Placed on second reading consent calendar.
  20. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 6149)
  21. BTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6149)
  22. BTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  24. First reading, referred to Business, Trade & Economic Development.

SB 6149 in other sessions

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