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Votes at a glance: Economic Matters Committee passes several bills, holds one
Summary
The committee concurred on several House bills, passed Senate Bill 249 (tobacco/electronic smoking device licensure) and Senate Bill 811 (new-home sales-price reporting, as amended), and held Senate Bill 594; vote tallies were announced during the session.
During a single voting session the Economic Matters Committee recorded concurrence on multiple House measures, passed two Senate bills and held one.
Key outcomes
- Senate Bill 249 — Licensure for electronic smoking devices: The committee moved the bill favorable and a roll-call tally was announced; the chair stated 'Senate Bill 249 passes' with a reported tally of 13.
- Senate Bill 811 — New-home final sale price reporting: The committee adopted amendments broadening the reporting destination to any 'accessible database' (not exclusively MLS) and delaying state SDAT participation to July 1, 2027; the chair announced the bill passed with a reported tally of 12.
- Senate Bill 594 — Held: A committee member requested SB594 be held; the item was recorded as held with no vote recorded in the transcript.
Concurrences on House bills (summary)
- House Bill 315 (cross-file: Senate Bill 233): Committee recorded concurrence with Senate amendments; the Senate amendments included technical edits and added positive rental payment history reporting.
- House Bill 548: Committee noted Senate amendments were technical; concurrence recorded.
- House Bill 571: Committee recorded concurrence; noted the Senate amendments added an intent clause and references to court cases/regulations; language and its construction were discussed.
- House Bill 573: Committee did not concur with a Senate reference to federal regulations that sponsors said might be rescinded; the language referencing those federal regulations was the basis for moving not to concur.
- House Bill 895 (dynamic pricing): Committee concurred; Senate amendments expanded exemptions and removed a private right of action.
Procedural note: The chair closed the voting list and adjourned the session; members recognized Delegate Queen and adjourned with the possibility of an additional voting session later.
