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SF 493
A bill for an act prohibiting political subdivisions from using certain moneys to hire lobbyists or pay instrumentalities, and providing penalties.(Formerly SSB 1042.)
Agenda
Subcommittee members: Sires-CH, Knox, Westrich
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: Room 217 Conference Room
Comments Submitted:
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02-18-2026
David Anderson
Our city governments need a way to communicate with you, whether you like it or not. No on SF 493.
02-18-2026
Diane Holst
Approve this bill. My tax dollars should not be used to place a lobbyist in the room to promote or object to legislation that I don't agree with. And don't overlook the fact that lobbyists that register "undecided" are still at the tale and putting in their two cents. If local government public servants do not take the initiative to engage their legislators, you should elect new public servants.