H42Introduced in the House
Back the Blue Pay Act
Introduced by Jennifer Balkcom, District 117
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Back the Blue Pay Act
Where it stands
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
September 22, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Second Reading · September 22, 2025
48
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Hanig | 1 | Yes |
| Norman Sanderson | 2 | Yes |
| Bob Brinson | 3 | Yes |
| Buck Newton | 4 | Yes |
| Kandie Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Lazzara | 6 | Yes |
| Michael Lee | 7 | Yes |
| William Rabon | 8 | Yes |
| William Jackson | 9 | Absent |
| Benton Sawrey | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Passed 1st Reading
Ref to the Com on Judiciary 2, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Reptd Fav Com Substitute
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
Reptd Fav
Cal Pursuant Rule 36(b)
Placed On Cal For 03/04/2025
Passed 2nd Reading
Passed 3rd Reading
Regular Message Sent To Senate
Regular Message Received From House
Passed 1st Reading
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
Withdrawn From Com
Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget
Reptd Fav Com Substitute
Com Substitute Adopted
Placed on Today's Calendar
Passed 2nd Reading
Passed 3rd Reading
Special Message Sent To House
Special Message Received For Concurrence in S Com Sub
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
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