HB1180Introduced in the House
Ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities.
Introduced by Steve Kolbeck, District 2
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Ensure the validity of non-compete agreements in the context of jointly owned business entities.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 571
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 · March 4, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 164
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1. H.J. 14
House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 63, NAYS 2. H.J. 266
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 232
Scheduled for hearing
Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 461
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 529
Signed by the President S.J. 506
Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 H.J. 546
Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 571
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