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S2501Introduced in the Senate

Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.

EngrossedHouse Finance

Introduced by Stefano Famiglietti, District 4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

EDUCATION -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION - Beginning on July 1, 2026, allows state union employees to negotiate longevity payments in their collective bargaining agreements.

Where it stands

Referred to House Finance

May 29, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passage · May 28, 2026

32

Yes

4

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (05/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on Senate Calendar (05/28/2026)

  7. Senate read and passed

  8. Referred to House Finance

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