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SB298Introduced in the Senate

Relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.

Engrossed

Introduced by Kevin Avard, District 12

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.

Where it stands

Sen. Pearl Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13

May 21, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced 02/13/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; Senate Journal 6

  2. Hearing: 03/05/2025, Room 103, State House, 09:00 am; Senate Calendar 11

  3. Committee Report: Rereferred to Committee, 03/13/2025, Vote 4-0, Consent Calendar Senate Calendar 12

  4. Rereferred to Committee, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/13/2025; Senate Journal 7

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3105s, 01/07/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 46

  6. Committee Amendment # 2025-3105s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-3105s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 5 P. 124

  9. ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/19/2026 02:00 pm GP 231

  10. ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 02:05 pm GP 231

  11. Public Hearing: 03/25/2026 01:50 pm GP 231

  12. Full Committee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  13. ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 231

  14. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 05/06/2026 11:00 am GP 231

  15. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1751h 05/06/2026 (Vote 9-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 19 P. 23

  16. Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study

  17. Amendment # 2026-1751h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 74

  18. FLAM # 2026-1958h (NT) (Rep. Layon): Amendment Adopted DV 176-166 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 75

  19. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1751h and 2026-1958h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13 P. 77

  20. Sen. Pearl Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/21/2026; Senate Journal 13

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