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Committee advances bill on officials voting when conflicted, sending it to Rules
Summary
In a work session, the Senate Education Committee moved Senate Bill 983 without recommendation to the Rules Committee. The measure would allow public officials to vote on local budgets that include compensation or benefits to the official or a relative after announcing the conflict of interest.
The Senate Committee on Education held a work session March 24, 2025, on Senate Bill 983, which would allow public officials to vote on the adoption of a local budget that includes providing compensation or benefits to the public official or a relative after the official publicly announces the nature of the conflict of interest.
Lisa (committee staff) summarized the measure for the committee, describing the rule change that would permit such votes following disclosure. Vice Chair Weber moved to report SB 983 without recommendation to the Senate Committee on Rules.
Committee members questioned whether the measure should be considered in Rules because it affects boards and commissions beyond education. The motion to move SB 983 without recommendation passed on a roll call. Senators participating in the roll call included Senator Gelser Wood, Senator Robinson, Senator Thalman, Vice Chair Weber and Chair Frederick; the motion was recorded as passing and SB 983 will be sent to the Rules Committee without recommendation from Education.
The committee did not take further substantive amendments during the work session recorded in this meeting.
