H0686Introduced in the House
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding employment of relatives and to provide an exemption regarding the employment of certain relatives.
Introduced by Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION -- Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding employment of relatives and to provide an exemption regarding the employment of certain relatives.
Where it stands
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 68 Effective: 07/01/2026
March 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Third Reading · March 16, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Woodward | 1 | Yes |
| Phil Hart | 2 | Yes |
| Doug Okuniewicz | 3 | Yes |
| Ben Toews | 4 | Yes |
| Carl Bjerke | 5 | Yes |
| Daniel Foreman | 6 | Yes |
| Cindy Carlson | 7 | Yes |
| Christy Zito | 8 | Yes |
| Brandon Shippy | 9 | Yes |
| Tammy Nichols | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 65-4-1
Title apvd
to Senate
Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation; Filed for second reading
Read second time; filed for Third Reading
Read third time in full -- PASSED 34-0-1
Title apvd
to House
Returned from Senate Passed; to JRA for Enrolling
Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
Signed by President; returned to House
Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
Delivered to Governor at 4:22 p.m. on March 18, 2026
Reported Signed by Governor on March 19, 2026 Session Law Chapter 68 Effective: 07/01/2026
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