House Local Government Committee - Jan 28, 2026 - January 28, 2026

House Local Government Committee introduced four RS bills: mosquito abatement opt-out (RS33076), solid waste regulation to DEQ (RS33014), county jail reimbursements (RS32909C2), and local anti-discrimination preemption (RS32985, 14-2 vote). Discussions highlighted opt-out rights,

Key topics

• Mosquito Abatement Districts Opt-Out (RS33076)
• Solid Waste Regulation Consolidation (RS33014)
• County Jail Reimbursement Rates (RS32909C2)
• Local Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Preemption (RS32985)

Session highlights

• Meeting called to order by Chair Ehardt.
• Rep. Beiswenger introduces RS33076 on mosquito abatement opt-outs.
• Rep. Weber introduces RS33014 consolidating solid waste regulation to DEQ.
• Rep. Skaug introduces RS32909C2 for higher county jail reimbursements.
• Rep. Skaug introduces RS32985 preempting local anti-discrimination ordinances; heated debate.

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