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SB856 • 2026

Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

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Sponsor
Veronica Klinefelt (District 11)
Last action
2026-04-21
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.

Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for.

What This Bill Does

  • Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for.
  • Creates appropriation act.

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Amendments

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S-1

5

REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 4/16/2026

Plain English: REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 4/16/2026 5

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Bill History

  1. 2026-04-21 SJ 34 Pg. 344

    REPORTED FAVORABLY WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) 4/16/2026

  2. 2026-04-21 SJ 34 Pg. 344

    COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  3. 2026-04-21 SJ 34 Pg. 344

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1)

  4. 2026-04-14 SJ 31 Pg. 302

    REASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS

  5. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 221

    INTRODUCED BY SENATOR VERONICA KLINEFELT

  6. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 221

    RULES SUSPENDED

  7. 2026-03-18 SJ 26 Pg. 221

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Official Summary Text

Appropriations: transportation department; appropriations for fiscal year 2026-2027; provide for. Creates appropriation act.