SB486Introduced in the Senate
Relative to the administrative procedure act.
Introduced by Timothy Lang, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relative to the administrative procedure act.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 254; Effective 01/01/2027
July 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:00 am; Senate Calendar 46
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0059s, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 3
Committee Amendment # 2026-0059s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0059s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 5 P. 124
Public Hearing: 04/01/2026 10:00 am GP 231
Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 231
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1747h 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 18 P. 8
Amendment # 2026-1747h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 05/07/2026 House Journal 12 P. 10
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1747h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/07/2026 House Journal 12 P. 10
Sen. Pearl Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 45
Signed by the Governor on 07/02/2026; Chapter 254; Effective 01/01/2027
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