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SB66Introduced in the Senate

Modifying classes of state of preparedness declared by Governor or Legislature

EngrossedHouse Government Organization

Introduced by Patricia Rucker, District 16

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to clarify the declaration of a state of preparedness by executive order of the Governor or by concurrent resolution of the Legislature to alleviate the two classes of state of preparedness for simplicity and have one level of a state of preparedness similar to having only one level for a state of emergency.

Where it stands

To House Government Organization

January 27, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 6) · January 23, 2026

32

Yes

0

No

1

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Government Organization

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Government Organization

  5. Reported do pass

  6. On 1st reading

  7. Read 1st time

  8. On 2nd reading

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. On 3rd reading

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. Passed Senate (Roll No. 6)

  13. Ordered to House

  14. House received Senate message

  15. Introduced in House

  16. To Government Organization

  17. To House Government Organization

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