SB2303Introduced in the Senate
FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE PENALTY
Introduced by Michael Hastings, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Removes language increasing the maximum civil penalty for offering fire sprinkler contractor services without being licensed or exempt from licensure or for practicing as a fire sprinkler inspector without being licensed or exempt from licensure.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0416
August 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Third Reading in House · May 28, 2025
114
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
116 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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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 Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Local Government
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Michael E. Hastings
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Local Government
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Local Government; 010-000-000
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 13, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 13, 2025
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Third Reading - Passed; 055-000-000
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Jay Hoffman
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Police & Fire Committee
Committee/Final Action Deadline Extended-9(b) May 31, 2025
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Police & Fire Committee; Rep. Marcus C. Evans, Jr.
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 072-039-000
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.
Do Pass / Short Debate Police & Fire Committee; 013-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Added Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Gill
Added Alternate Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 114-000-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date August 15, 2025
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0416
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