Stage 2 
	Out of Senate Committee 
	3/29/2023 
 
    Stage 3 
	Voted on by Senate 
	4/5/2023 
 
    Stage 4 
	Out of House Committee 
	5/8/2023 
 
    Stage 5 
	Voted on by House 
	5/10/2023 
 
    Stage 6 
	Governor Action 
	5/24/2023 
 
    Stage 7 
	Bill Becomes Law 
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Stage 1
Bill filed by Birdwell on 1/25/2023.
Stage 2
Bill reported out of Senate committee on Border Security with vote of 3 Ayes, 1 Nays, 0 Present Not Voting, 1 Absent.
Stage 3
Bill passed the Senate.
Stage 4
Bill reported out of House committee on Homeland Security & Public Safety with vote of 7 Ayes, 1 Nays, 0 Present Not Voting, 1 Absent.
Stage 5
Bill passed the House.
Stage 6
Bill signed by the Governor.
Stage 7
Bill becomes law.  Effective on 9/1/23.