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SB 5068 - 2025-26
Concerning agencies, firefighters, prosecutors, and general or limited authority law enforcement, extending eligibility for employment to all United States citizens or persons legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
Bill Status-at-a-Glance
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
As of Tuesday, April 29, 2025 11:04 AM
Current Version:
SB 5068
Current Status:
H2nd Reading
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamberIn the Senate:In the House:
After Passage:Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law

Bill Status-at-a-Glance

As of Tuesday, April 29, 2025 11:04 AM
See Bill History for complete details on the bill
Current Version:
SB 5068
Current Status:
H2nd Reading
Where is it in the process?
IntroducedIn CommitteeOn FloorCalendarPassedChamber
Senate:
House:
Passed LegislatureOn Governor'sDeskGovernor ActedSession Law
AfterPassage:
Bill History

2025 REGULAR SESSION

IN THE SENATE

Dec 16
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 13
First reading, referred to Law & Justice. (View Original Bill)
Jan 21
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
Jan 23
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Law & Justice at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
LAW - Majority; do pass. (Majority Report)
Jan 24
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Jan 29
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Feb 5
Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
Third reading, passed; yeas, 49; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 0. (View Roll Calls)

IN THE HOUSE

Feb 7
First reading, referred to Community Safety.
Mar 13
Public hearing in the House Committee on Community Safety at 10:30 AM. (Committee Materials)
Mar 20
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Community Safety at 8:00 AM. (Committee Materials)
CS - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (Majority Report)
Minority; do not pass. (Minority Report)
Mar 21
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
Mar 25
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
Available Documents
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Fiscal Note
Amendments
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