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SB6044Introduced in the Senate

Recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.

EngrossedSenate Rules

Introduced by Manka Dhingra, District 45

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Official description

Recognizing Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.

Where it stands

By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

March 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations: do pass · February 25, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

7 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Rob Chase004BYes
Kevin Waters017AYes
Jim Walsh019AYes
Beth Doglio022AYes
Sharlett Mena029BYes
Darya Farivar046BYes
Chris Stearns047BYes

Bill history

  1. Prefiled for introduction.

  2. First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.

  3. Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.

  4. Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.

  5. SGTE - Majority; do pass.

  6. Minority; without recommendation.

  7. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

  9. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 1; absent, 0; excused, 0.

  11. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

  12. Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.

  13. Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.

  14. SGOV - Majority; do pass.

  15. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  16. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

  17. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.

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