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HB 979 Effective date: 07/01/2026

LAW ENFORCE/OFFICERS: Increases the benefit paid to survivors of law enforcement officers and firemen (EN +$800,000 GF EX See Note)

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12 actions
  1. Jun 12, 2026 lower
    Effective date: 07/01/2026.
  2. Jun 1, 2026 lower
    Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
  3. May 31, 2026 lower
    Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
  4. May 29, 2026 lower
    Scheduled for concurrence on 05/29/2026.
  5. May 27, 2026 upper
    Senate floor amendments read and adopted. Read by title, passed by a vote of 37 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
  6. May 26, 2026 upper
    Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
  7. May 20, 2026 upper
    Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
  8. May 18, 2026 upper
    Reported with amendments.
  9. Apr 28, 2026 upper
    Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.
  10. Apr 23, 2026 lower
    Scheduled for floor debate on 04/27/2026.
  11. Apr 21, 2026 lower
    Reported favorably (18-0).
  12. Mar 17, 2026 lower
    Read by title. Lies over under the rules.
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