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Committee advances HB 201 on signature-gatherer disclosure and passes HB 189 by voice vote

House State Administration · January 29, 2025
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Summary

The committee voted 11–8 to advance HB 201 (requires paid signature gatherers to disclose status and wear a badge) after debate over enforceability and safety; the committee also passed HB 189 (adjusts petroleum tank cleanup reimbursement date) by voice vote.

During executive action the committee considered several bills. On House Bill 201 (sponsored by Representative Mitchell), Ms. Power summarized that the bill would require statewide paid signature gatherers to verbally disclose they are paid and to wear a badge indicating their status and state of legal residence. Members debated enforcement and safety: Vice Chair Courtem opposed the bill citing a risk that gatherers could be followed or harassed; other members supported transparency and said the statute would at least create an on-the-books disclosure and potential enforcement option.

After debate the committee took a roll-call vote on HB 201. The recorded votes were: Vice Chair Bertolio (yes), Vice Chair Quertham (no), Representative Byrne (yes), Representative Smith (no), Representative Rexton (yes), Representative Edwards (no), Representative Feyant (no), Representative Schubert (yes), Representative Running Wolf (no), Representative Lee (no), Representative Worth (yes), Representative Cochran (yes), Representative Perry (yes), Representative Tillman (yes), Representative Bennett (yes), Representative Souctis (no), Representative Love (yes), Representative Strand (no), and Chair Darling (yes). The tally was 11 ayes, 8 nays; the committee advanced HB 201.

The committee then considered House Bill 189 (changes the reimbursement date for petroleum tank cleanup funds from 1989 to 1984). After brief discussion and a voice vote, Chair announced that HB 189 passed the committee.

The committee reviewed scheduling for future executive actions and adjourned.

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