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89th Legislature Second Called Session
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Bill Stages for 88(2) SB 2 by Bettencourt

Stage 1 - complete
Filed

7/10/2023
\'Passed'
Stage 2 - complete
Out of Senate Committee
7/12/2023
\'Passed'
Stage 3 - complete
Voted on by Senate
7/12/2023
\'Passed'
Stage 4 - complete
Out of House Committee
7/12/2023
\'Passed'
Stage 5 - complete
Voted on by House
7/13/2023
\'Passed'
Stage 6 - complete
Governor Action
7/22/2023
\'Passed'
Stage 7 - complete
Bill Becomes Law
*See below.

Legend

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  • Indicates bill failed to complete stage


Stage 1
Bill filed by Bettencourt on 7/10/2023.

Stage 2
Bill reported out of Senate committee on Finance with vote of 14 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Present Not Voting, 3 Absent.

Stage 3
Bill passed the Senate.

Stage 4
Bill reported out of House committee on Ways & Means with vote of 9 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Present Not Voting, 2 Absent.

Stage 5
Bill passed the House.

Stage 6
Bill signed by the Governor.

Stage 7
This Act takes effect October 12, 2023, except Sections 3.09, 3.10, 3.11, 3.12, 3.13, and Article 6 take effect immediately. Articles 2 and 3 take effect on the date of official canvass showing adoption of HJR 2, and Article 4 takes effect on January 1, 2024, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Article 5 takes effect July 1, 2024, except Sections 5.04 and 5.13 take effect October 12, 2023, but only if HJR 2 is approved by the voters. Sections 3.05, 3.08, and 3.15(b) take effect January 1, 2025, and Sections 4.02, 4.05, 4.08, 4.10, and 4.12 take effect January 1, 2027.