S0779Introduced in the Senate
Legislative Expense Allowance
Introduced by Shane Massey, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Provide That Each Member Of The General Assembly Shall Receive A Monthly Legislative Expense Allowance Of One Thousand Dollars; To Provide For The Allocation Of Legislative Expense Allowance Payments Between Members Whose Seats Were Vacated During Fiscal Year 2025-2026 And The Members Elected To Fill The Vacancy; And To Provide That Members Of The General Assembly Whose Seats Were Vacated Due To The Member Being Convicted Of Or Pleading Guilty Or Nolo Contendere To A Felony Are Not Entitled To A Legislative Expense Allowance Payment Pursuant To This Joint Resolution. - Ratified Title
Where it stands
Act No. 266
August 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: Passage Of Joint Resolution · January 29, 2026
113
Yes
0
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
124 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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Whitmire | 1 | Yes |
| Adam Duncan | 2 | Yes |
| Phillip Bowers | 3 | Yes |
| Davey Hiott | 4 | Yes |
| Neal Collins | 5 | Yes |
| April Cromer | 6 | Yes |
| Lee Gilreath | 7 | Yes |
| Don Chapman | 8 | Yes |
| Blake Sanders | 9 | Yes |
| Thomas Beach | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Finance
Committee report: Favorable Finance
Read second time
Roll call Ayes-43 Nays-0
Read third time and sent to House
Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar without reference
Read second time
Roll call Yeas-113 Nays-0
Unanimous consent for third reading on next legislative day
Read third time and enrolled
Ratified R 99
Signed By Governor
Effective date 02/05/26
Act No. 266
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