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HB1049Introduced in the House

Protect electric infrastructure in this state.

Passed

Introduced by Commerce and Energy

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Protect electric infrastructure in this state.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

March 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Do Pass Amended · March 2, 2026

33

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

35 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. First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 11

  2. Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1

  3. Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 1

  4. Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 1

  5. Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 53

  6. House of Representatives Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 106 Amendment 1049A

  7. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 68, NAYS 0. H.J. 106

  8. First Reading Senate S.J. 83

  9. Referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 93

  10. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  11. Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.

  12. Certified uncontested, placed on consent

  13. Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 426

  14. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 492

  15. Signed by the President S.J. 470

  16. Delivered to the Governor on March 05, 2026 H.J. 520

  17. Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562

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