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SB20Introduced in the Senate

Make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency.

Passed

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Official description

Make an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability, and to declare an emergency.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on March 03, 2026 S.J. 438

March 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

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Senate votes

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Chamber not recorded votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

HouseStage: Do Pass · February 20, 2026

65

Yes

2

No

3

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Bill history

  1. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Committee on Appropriations S.J. 11

  2. Referred to Joint Committee on Appropriations, Passed S.J. 74

  3. Scheduled for hearing J.J. 1

  4. Committee on Appropriations Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 14, NAYS 1. J.J. 22

  5. Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 30, NAYS 4. S.J. 273

  6. First read in House and referral to committee waived pursuant to JR 6D-1 H.J. 356

  7. House of Representatives Deferred to another day, Passed H.J. 372

  8. House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 2. H.J. 394

  9. Signed by the President S.J. 365

  10. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 435

  11. Delivered to the Governor on February 25, 2026 S.J. 395

  12. Signed by the Governor on March 03, 2026 S.J. 438

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