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SB63Introduced in the Senate

Establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.

Passed

Introduced by Commerce and Energy

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Official description

Establish the state office of apprenticeship within the Department of Labor and Regulation.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on February 25, 2026 S.J. 392

February 25, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Do Pass · February 17, 2026

42

Yes

23

No

5

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Bill history

  1. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 10

  2. Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1

  3. Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0.

  4. Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 3. S.J. 95

  5. First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 136

  6. Scheduled for hearing

  7. Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 2.

  8. House of Representatives Deferred to another day, Passed H.J. 240

  9. Fiscal Note Requested, Passed H.J. 250

  10. House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 42, NAYS 23. H.J. 340

  11. Signed by the President S.J. 298

  12. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 362

  13. Delivered to the Governor on February 19, 2026 S.J. 308

  14. Signed by the Governor on February 25, 2026 S.J. 392

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