SB2697Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1927; as amended and rewritten by Chapter 1 of the Private Acts of 1989; Chapter 122 of the Private Acts of 1991; Chapter 147 of the Private Acts of 1996; and any other acts amendatory thereto, relative to the charter for the City of Springfield.
Introduced by Kerry Roberts, District 23
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Subject to local approval, authorizes relatives of city employees to be hired in departments other than that of the employee. - Amends Chapter 158 of the Private Acts of 1927; as amended and rewritten.
Where it stands
Pr. Ch. 35
May 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt · March 23, 2026
30
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
30 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
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, held on desk. Local Bill
Placed on Senate Local Calendar for 3/23/2026
Passed Senate, Ayes 30, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 82, Nays 0, PNV 2
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pr. Ch. 35
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