HJR0790Introduced in the House
A RESOLUTION to recognize fire protection services as an essential service.
Introduced by Fred Atchley, District 12
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Recognizes fire protection services as an essential service in this state; encourages local governments to ensure that fire protection services are available to all residents of this state.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor.
March 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · March 23, 2026
29
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
29 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Assigned to s/c Cities & Counties Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Cities & Counties Subcommittee for 2/11/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 2/18/2026
Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/19/2026
H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 2/23/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Adopted, Ayes 92, Nays 0, PNV 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, refer to Senate State & Local Government Committee
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
Recommended for concurrence by Senate State and Local Government Committee, refer Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 3/23/2026
Concurred, Ayes 29, Nays 0
Sponsor(s) Added.
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
Signed by H. Speaker
Signed by Senate Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
Signed by Governor.
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