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HB 1259 - 2023-24
Updating the executive team of the office of the secretary of state by adding signing authority to the chief of staff position.
Sponsors: Abbarno, Stearns, Reeves
By Request: Secretary of State
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Wednesday, April 17, 2024 06:11 PM
Current Version:
HB 1259
Current Status:
C 142 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Wednesday, April 17, 2024 06:11 PM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
HB 1259
Current Status:
C 142 L 23
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
House:
Senate:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2023 REGULAR SESSION

Jan 12
First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations. (View Original Bill)
Jan 20
Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 25
Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM. (Committee Materials)
SGOV - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Jan 27
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Feb 3
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 8
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 96; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 2. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE SENATE

Feb 10
First reading, referred to State Government & Elections.
Mar 10
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 17
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government & Elections at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
SGE - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Mar 20
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Mar 30
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Apr 5
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Apr 6
Speaker signed.

IN THE SENATE

Apr 7
President signed.

OTHER THAN LEGISLATIVE ACTION

Apr 14
Delivered to Governor. (View Bill as Passed Legislature)
Apr 20
Governor partially vetoed. (View Veto Message)
Chapter 142, 2023 Laws. (View Session Law)
Effective date 7/23/2023.
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