HB1311Introduced in the House
Retainage Surety Bond Construction Contracts
Introduced by Michael Carter, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concerning the use of a bond in lieu of retainage in construction contracts.
Where it stands
Governor Signed
May 7, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading Bill · April 7, 2026
33
Yes
2
No
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Lindstedt | 33 | Yes |
| Byron Pelton | 1 | Yes |
| Lisa Frizell | 2 | Yes |
| Nick Hinrichsen | 3 | Yes |
| Mark Baisley | 4 | No |
| Marc Catlin | 5 | Yes |
| Cleave Simpson | 6 | Yes |
| Janice Rich | 7 | Yes |
| Dylan Roberts | 8 | Yes |
| Lynda Zamora Wilson | 9 | No |
Bill history
Introduced In House - Assigned to Business Affairs & Labor
House Committee on Business Affairs & Labor Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Floor
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Finance
Senate Committee on Finance Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Signed by the President of the Senate
Sent to the Governor
Governor Signed
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