HB3815Introduced in the House
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Introduced by Michael Crawford, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Personnel Code. Removes provisions providing that the Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force shall prepare an annual report to be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly concerning best practices for helping persons with a disability gain employment. Amends the Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force Act. Provides that the Employment and Economic Opportunity for People with Disabilities Task Force, in cooperation with the Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities, shall create a 5-year plan of recommended actions, outcomes, and benchmarks to help the State increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities in State government. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
July 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 17, 2026
95
Yes
9
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
104 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 |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-010-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Labor & Commerce Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Labor & Commerce Committee; 018-007-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 095-009-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to State Government
Postponed - State Government
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Postponed - State Government
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Alternate Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Don Harmon
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 21, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Don Harmon
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 25, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments
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