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Votes at a glance: key committee actions and outcomes

Senate Committee on Appropriations · May 11, 2026
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Summary

The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced multiple House bills, often by 4–3 margins. This roundup lists each bill considered, major amendments adopted, and roll-call outcomes for quick reference.

The Senate Committee on Appropriations convened and considered several House bills. Below are the committee’s key actions and results.

House Bill 10-65 (transit investment authority and housing credit): Amendment J002 adopted 4–3; bill as amended passed 4–3.

House Bill 12-89 (tax cleanup): Amendments J3, L73 and L74 adopted; bill as amended passed 4–3.

House Bill 11-02 (DRIVES funding): L42 adopted; bill as amended passed 4–3. Sponsors said funding shifts depend on companion fuel-allowance changes in HB 12-89.

House Bill 12-23 (downloadable-software exemption and family affordability credit): J1, L21, L23 and L24 adopted; bill as amended passed 4–3.

House Bill 12-72: J3 adopted; bill passed 4–3.

House Bill 13-06: J2 and L007 adopted; bill passed 4–3.

House Bill 13-24: L9 adopted; bill passed unanimously.

Roll-call pattern: Where recorded, roll calls showed a recurring 4–3 split among the same set of committee members; for most contested items the yea votes were recorded as Senators Gonzales, Coker, Mr. Vice Chair and Madam Chair; the nays included Kirk Meyer, Liston and Pelton. For unanimous items the transcript records all ayes.

This roundup is meant as a quick procedural reference; refer to the individual bill articles for details on substance, fiscal impact and next steps.