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S2318Introduced in the Senate

Clarifies the role of a corporation electing to be governed as a workers' cooperative to allow it to operate as a hiring hall under certain circumstances.

EngrossedHouse Corporations

Introduced by Jonathon Acosta, District 16

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CORPORATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, AND PARTNERSHIPS -- WORKERS' COOPERATIVES - Clarifies the role of a corporation electing to be governed as a workers' cooperative to allow it to operate as a hiring hall under certain circumstances.

Where it stands

Referred to House Corporations

May 8, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · May 7, 2026

32

Yes

4

No

2

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/29/2026)

  3. Committee recommends passage

  4. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/07/2026)

  5. Senate read and passed

  6. Referred to House Corporations

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