HB4426Introduced in the House
MWRD-HIRING
Introduced by Michael Crawford, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Provides that, among other things, notice of the duration of eligible lists of examinations of each position in the classified service shall be given by the Director of Human Resources by publication for 2 weeks preceding the examination in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the sanitary district is situated, and the notice shall be posted by the Director in a conspicuous place in the Director's office for 2 weeks before the examination. Provides that, if fewer than 5 candidates are in the A, B, and C categories combined, then the Director may delay certification to fill a vacancy and hold an examination to provide a sufficient number of candidates on an updated eligible list. Provides that, among other apprentices, apprentices in a sanitary district's apprenticeship program for plant operations or laboratory operations shall not be included in the classified civil service. Provides that graduates of a sanitary district apprenticeship program shall be given additional points on examinations for civil service journeymen positions in entry-level positions in plant operations or laboratory operations classifications, in addition to the trades, at the sanitary district. Provides that, if an eligible list for the civil service journeyman trades or entry-level plant operations or laboratory operations classification already exists at the time a district apprentice completes the district program, then a special administration of the examination may be scheduled by the Director. Makes other and conforming changes.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0607
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Local Government Committee · April 29, 2026
10
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Emil Jones | 14 | Yes |
| Napoleon Harris | 15 | Yes |
| Laura Murphy | 28 | Yes |
| Adriane Johnson | 30 | Yes |
| Craig Wilcox | 32 | Not Voting |
| Li Arellano | 37 | Yes |
| Linda Holmes | 42 | Yes |
| Rachel Ventura | 43 | Yes |
| Sally Turner | 44 | Yes |
| Paul Faraci | 52 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael Crawford
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 110-000-000
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Adriane L. Johnson
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Local Government
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Mark L. Walker
Do Pass Local Government; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading **
Third Reading - Passed; 059-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date January 1, 2027
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0607
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