SB1884Introduced in the Senate
PERSONNEL-NO BACH DEGREE REQ
Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that the Department of Central Management Services may consider relevant work experience if the Department determines that it is equivalent to a college degree when appropriate. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0397
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
5 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurrence in Senate · May 31, 2025
57
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
59 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Javier Cervantes | 1 | Yes |
| Omar Aquino | 2 | Yes |
| Mattie Hunter | 3 | Yes |
| Kimberly Lightford | 4 | Not Voting |
| Lakesia Collins | 5 | Yes |
| Sara Feigenholtz | 6 | Yes |
| Mike Simmons | 7 | Yes |
| Ram Villivalam | 8 | Yes |
| Laura Fine | 9 | Not Voting |
| Robert Martwick | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to State Government
Postponed - State Government
Postponed - State Government
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to State Government
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended State Government; 009-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 20, 2025
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 1, 2025
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Doris Turner
Third Reading - Passed; 052-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to State Government Administration Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to State Government Administration Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted State Government Administration Committee; 008-000-000
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
Secretary's Desk - Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1
Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence House Amendment(s) 1 - May 27, 2025
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Filed with Secretary Sen. Steve Stadelman
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Referred to Assignments
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion to Concur Assignments Referred to State Government
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Motion To Concur Recommended Do Adopt State Government; 009-000-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Senate Concurs 057-000-000
Senate Concurs
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0397
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