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SB871Introduced in the Senate

Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.

Engrossed

Introduced by Brian Birdwell, District 22

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Relating to the authority of the legislature, governor, and certain political subdivisions with respect to disasters and emergencies.

Where it stands

Considered in Calendars

May 22, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Read 3rd time · April 10, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

  2. Filed

  3. Read first time

  4. Referred to State Affairs

  5. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  6. Considered in public hearing

  7. Testimony taken in committee

  8. Left pending in committee

  9. Considered in public hearing

  10. Vote taken in committee

  11. Reported favorably as substituted

  12. Committee report printed and distributed

  13. Co-author authorized

  14. Placed on intent calendar

  15. Co-author authorized

  16. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

  17. Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment

  18. Vote recorded in Journal

  19. Three day rule suspended

  20. Record vote

  21. Read 3rd time

  22. Passed

  23. Record vote

  24. Reported engrossed

  25. Received from the Senate

  26. Read first time

  27. Referred to State Affairs

  28. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  29. Considered in public hearing

  30. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  31. Left pending in committee

  32. Considered in formal meeting

  33. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)

  34. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  35. Committee report distributed

  36. Committee report sent to Calendars

  37. Considered in Calendars

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