SB478Introduced in the Senate
Establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to employee-owned enterprises.
Introduced by Frank Farry, District 6
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act establishing the Office of Employee Ownership within the Department of Community and Economic Development; establishing the Employee Ownership Advisory Board; and providing technical and financial assistance to employee-owned enterprises.
Where it stands
Referred to Commerce
October 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Floor: PN1984, Final Passage · October 5, 2026
48
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
50 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nikil Saval | 1 | Yes |
| Christine Tartaglione | 2 | Yes |
| Sharif Street | 3 | Yes |
| Arthur Haywood | 4 | Yes |
| Joseph Picozzi | 5 | Yes |
| Frank Farry | 6 | Yes |
| Vincent Hughes | 7 | Not Voting |
| Anthony Williams | 8 | Yes |
| John Kane | 9 | Yes |
| Steven Santarsiero | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development
Reported as amended
First consideration
Second consideration
Re-referred to Appropriations
Re-reported as amended
Amended on third consideration (49-0)
Third consideration and final passage (48-1)
In the House
Referred to Commerce
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