SB 516 (2026): relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
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SB 516 (2026)
relative to certain unclassified positions in the department of health and human services.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: State Government
- Chapter law: 138
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0117s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0117s) was adopted on a voice vote on January 29, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On January 29, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2026, with 2 people signed in online: 2 in support. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2026, making it Chapter 138 of the session laws. It took effect on June 12, 2026.
Sponsors
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 9:20 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- January 29, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
- April 15, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- April 22, 2026, 10:45 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- May 7, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- January 29, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0117s — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 14, 2026: Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am
- January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0117s, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- January 29, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-0117s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026
- January 29, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0117s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 15, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 11:00 am GP 231
- April 22, 2026: Executive Session: 04/22/2026 10:45 am GP 231
- April 22, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/22/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- May 7, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026
- May 21, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026)
- May 21, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026
- June 12, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 138; Effective 06/12/2026