HB 1033 (2026): establishing a commission to study the legislative bill enrollment process.

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HB 1033 (2026)

establishing a commission to study the legislative bill enrollment process.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026, with 61 people signed in online: 60 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026 on a proposed non-germane amendment (2026-0096h). The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0399h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0399h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 11, 2026. On March 26, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2026, 9:45 AM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
  • January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
  • February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
  • March 11, 2026, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • March 26, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

  • February 19, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0399h — voice vote, passed
  • March 26, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration
  • January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 09:45 am GP 234
  • January 22, 2026: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-0096h: 01/22/2026 01:30 pm GP 234
  • January 29, 2026: Executive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  • January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0399h 01/29/2026 (Vote 11-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0399h: AA VV 02/19/2026
  • February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0399h: MA VV 02/19/2026
  • February 19, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • March 11, 2026: Hearing: 03/11/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:50 am
  • March 26, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 03/26/2026
  • March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/26/2026; Vote 4-0; CC

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