SB398Introduced in the Senate
Removing full time requirement for health officers
Introduced by Randy Smith, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to modify the qualifications for State Health Officer, Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the Commissioner of the Bureau of Senior Services to attract and retain high quality talent in these positions.
Where it stands
To House Health and Human Resources
February 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 113) · February 18, 2026
31
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
34 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Absent |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Health and Human Resources
Introduced in Senate
To Health and Human Resources
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 113)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Health and Human Resources
To House Health and Human Resources
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