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SSB 3135

A bill for an act transferring the powers and duties of local boards of health and local health departments to county boards of health and district boards of health, and including applicability and effective date provisions.(See SF 2432.)

Agenda

Subcommittee members: Bousselot-CH, Driscoll, Hardman

Date: Monday, February 16, 2026

Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Room 217 Conference Room

Comments Submitted:

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02-15-2026

David Anderson

No on SSB 3135. Health is something that is best handled locally, and responsive to local needs. Changing the base of the whole system when our cancer rates are going up and medical professionals are moving out is exactly what we shouldn't do.

02-16-2026

Lisa Martincik

I don't see that any lobbyists are in favor of this, and honestly the point of this is unclear except to shift responsibilities in a manner that may not be locally appropriate. I'm unsure why the state keeps trying to micromanage local affairs when several statewide economic and safety.