SB516Introduced in the Senate
Relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
Introduced by Patrick Long, District 20
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Official description
Relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 138; Effective 06/12/2026
June 22, 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: 01/14/2026, Room 103, State House, 09:20 am; Senate Calendar 1
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0117s, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 3
Committee Amendment # 2026-0117s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/29/2026; Senate Journal 2
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0117s, 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: 04/15/2026 11:00 am GP 231
Executive Session: 04/22/2026 10:45 am GP 231
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/22/2026 (Vote 16-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 18 P. 8
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/07/2026 House Journal 12 P. 10
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/21/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 House Journal 14 P. 34
Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 138; Effective 06/12/2026
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