HB2961Introduced in the House
BEST INTEREST OF THE STATE ACT
Introduced by William Davis, District 30
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that a collective bargaining unit, contractor, or subcontractor that the Commission on Equity and Inclusion determines has not satisfied the requirements of the Act may file an appeal of the determination with the Commission. Changes references from "civil penalties" to "remediation fees". Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions and prequalification. Effective January 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Lakesia Collins
May 28, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · April 10, 2025
84
Yes
27
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
113 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-005-002
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Camille Y. Lilly
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 017-005-000
Recalled to Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 084-027-001
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Sonya M. Harper
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Willie Preston
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Lakesia Collins
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Lakesia Collins
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