STATE COMPTROLLER-STATE FAIR
Summary
Amends the State Comptroller Act. Provides that the Comptroller may provide in his or her rules and regulations for periodic transfers, with the approval of the State Treasurer, for use in accordance with the imprest system, subject to the rules and regulations of the Comptroller as respects vouchers, controls, and reports to the Department of Agriculture to pay State Fair competition personnel and entertainment support contracts necessary to provide the entertainment at each State Fair. Effective July 1, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
House Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 10, 2026
Last action Jun 1, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduced
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Engrossed
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3 edits
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Apr 9, 2026
MINOR
The bill was amended to streamline the rules for transferring funds to the State Fair and related entities. The primary changes involve removing the requirement for the State Treasurer's approval for periodic transfers and reorganizing the list of eligible universities to improve clarity. Additionally, the language regarding tax withholding responsibilities was slightly adjusted for consistency.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding the approval process for fund transfers was narrowed by removing the State Treasurer's involvement, while the list of eligible universities was consolidated.
REQUIREMENT
Removed the requirement that periodic transfers must have the approval of the State Treasurer, allowing the Comptroller more autonomy in managing these funds.
TECHNICAL
Adjusted the punctuation and formatting of the list of eligible universities to remove redundant entries and improve readability.
Simplified the phrasing regarding tax withholding responsibilities to ensure the Department is clearly responsible for withholding taxes where necessary.
Floor votes · House Apr 9, 2026
How they voted
94–0
Passed · 22 other
Total votes 116
Apr 9, 2026
D
Democratic76
85% Yea
R
Republican40
72% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
37
Key actions
3
Committee
6
Amendments
4
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
May 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted; Harmon
upper
May 13, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommend Do Adopt Executive; 009-004-000
upper
May 13, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
upper
May 13, 2026
Committee
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
upper
May 13, 2026
Introduced
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
Apr 10, 2026
Introduced
Arrive in Senate
upper
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 097-000-000
lower
Mar 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 009-000-000
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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