A01396Introduced in the Assembly
Prevents an agency, department, division, commission, bureau or any other entity under the authority of the executive department from contracting, subcontracting or hiring any third party during a hiring freeze.
Introduced by Christopher Eachus, District 99
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prevents an agency, department, division, commission, bureau or any other entity under the authority of the executive department from contracting, subcontracting or hiring any third party during a hiring freeze.
Where it stands
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
April 21, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate Floor Vote - Final Passage · April 21, 2026
62
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
63 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anthony Palumbo | 1 | Yes |
| Mario Mattera | 2 | Yes |
| Dean Murray | 3 | Yes |
| Monica Martinez | 4 | Yes |
| Steven Rhoads | 5 | Yes |
| Siela Bynoe | 6 | Yes |
| Jack Martins | 7 | Yes |
| Alexis Weik | 8 | Yes |
| Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick | 9 | Yes |
| James Sanders | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to governmental employees
reported referred to ways and means
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.123
ordered to third reading rules cal.123
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
DIED IN SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
ordered to third reading cal.51
passed assembly
delivered to senate
REFERRED TO CIVIL SERVICE AND PENSIONS
SUBSTITUTED FOR S4773
3RD READING CAL.467
PASSED SENATE
RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
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