HB307Introduced in the House
Military spouses; preference in hiring and promoting in state service further provided for; preference authorized for political subdivisions, private employers
Introduced by Rick Rehm, District 85
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Military spouses; preference in hiring and promoting in state service further provided for; preference authorized for political subdivisions, private employers
Where it stands
Enacted
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Roll Call 1325 · April 9, 2026
29
Yes
0
No
6
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Woods | 13 | Yes |
| Tim Melson | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Butler | 2 | Yes |
| Arthur Orr | 3 | Yes |
| Garlan Gudger | 4 | Yes |
| Larry Stutts | 6 | Yes |
| Sam Givhan | 7 | Yes |
| Steve Livingston | 8 | Absent |
| Wes Kitchens | 9 | Yes |
| Andrew Jones | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Military and Veterans' Affairs
Pending House Military and Veterans' Affairs
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin from House Military and Veterans' Affairs 4UFNBI3-1
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Third Reading in House of Origin
Military and Veterans' Affairs Engrossed Substitute Offered 4UFNBI3-1
Motion to Adopt - Adopted Roll Call 711 4UFNBI3-1
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass as Amended - Adopted Roll Call 712
Engrossed
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety
Pending Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Safety
Reported Out of Committee Second House
Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
Motion to Read a Third Time and Pass - Adopted Roll Call 1325
Ready to Enroll
Enrolled
Delivered to Governor
Signature Requested
Enacted
Enacted
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