SB1595Introduced in the Senate
Relating to professional workforce; and declaring an emergency.
Introduced by Kayse Jama, District 24
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The Act says that some boards have to publish some information and make sure staff get trained by January 1, 2028. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.6). Requires a professional licensing board to publish specified guidance regarding licensure and ensure certain staff receive culturally responsive training not later than January 1, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Where it stands
Effective date, March 31, 2026.
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · March 5, 2026
46
Yes
10
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
60 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Court Boice | 1 | No |
| Virgle Osborne | 2 | Yes |
| Dwayne Yunker | 3 | No |
| Alek Skarlatos | 4 | No |
| Pam Marsh | 5 | Yes |
| Kimberly Wallan | 6 | Yes |
| John Lively | 7 | Yes |
| Lisa Fragala | 8 | Yes |
| Boomer Wright | 9 | Yes |
| David Gomberg | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 4--Drazan, Linthicum, Robinson, Thatcher; Excused, 1--Smith DB.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Referred to Rules.
Public Hearing held.
Work Session held.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Second reading.
Third reading. Carried by Watanabe. Passed. Ayes, 46; Nays, 10--Boice, Boshart Davis, Cate, Harbick, Lewis, McIntire, Reschke, Scharf, Skarlatos, Yunker; Excused, 3--Hartman, Levy B, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 1--Diehl.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Governor signed.
Chapter 99, 2026 Laws.
Effective date, March 31, 2026.
Verify the information
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- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Witness Registration (supplement)
- Preliminary SMS (supplement)
- Revenue Impact Statement (supplement)
- Fiscal Impact Statement (supplement)
- Staff Summary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
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