SB1616Introduced in the Senate
Business entities; licensees; exemptions
Introduced by Frank Carroll, District 28
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Business entities; licensees; exemptions
Where it stands
House JUD Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (3-6-0-0-0-0)
March 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Judiciary Committee Action (FAILED) · March 18, 2026
3
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Quang Nguyen | 1 | Yes |
| Selina Bliss | 1 | Yes |
| David Marshall | 7 | No |
| Brian Garcia | 8 | No |
| Khyl Powell | 14 | No |
| Michael Way | 15 | No |
| Lupe Diaz | 19 | Yes |
| Alma Hernandez | 20 | No |
| Lupe Contreras | 22 | No |
Bill history
Introduced in Senate and read first time
Assigned to Senate RAGE Committee
Assigned to Senate RULES Committee
Senate read second time
Senate RAGE Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-1-2-0)
Senate RULES Committee action: Proper For Consideration, voting: (0-0-0-0)
Senate consent calendar
Senate majority caucus: Do pass
Senate minority caucus: Do pass
Senate third reading PASSED voting: (29-1-0-0)
Transmit to House
Introduced in House and read first time
Assigned to House JUD Committee
Assigned to House RULES Committee
House read second time
House JUD Committee action: Failed To Pass, voting: (3-6-0-0-0-0)
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