SB1653Introduced in the Senate
Professions and occupations; enacting the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. Effective date.
Introduced by John Haste, District 36
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Professions and occupations; enacting the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. Effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
May 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · May 4, 2026
80
Yes
7
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
99 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | No |
| Rick West | 3 | No |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | No |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Senator Haste
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
Coauthored by Representative Miller (principal House author)
Reported Do Pass Health and Human Services committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 33 Nays: 12
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Commerce and Economic Development Oversight
Referred to Business
Policy recommendation to the Commerce and Economic Development Oversight committee; Do Pass Business
CR; Do Pass Commerce and Economic Development Oversight Committee
General Order
Coauthored by Representative(s) Dollens
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 7
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/07/2026
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