Department of Corrections; modifying qualifications of the Director of the Department of Corrections; deleting removal or replacement power of the Governor; effective date.
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Introduced
Passed House
Passed Senate
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5Became Law
Looking ahead
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History
2026
Apr 1Second Reading referred to RulesLatest
Mar 17First ReadingMinor
Mar 17Engrossed, signed, to SenatePassed Senate
Mar 16Referred for engrossment
Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
Mar 16Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 6Passed House
Mar 16General Order
Feb 26Authored by Senator Bullard (principal Senate author)
Vote recorded Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs. Result: pass.Lower
Feb 26CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight CommitteeMinor
Feb 18Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Public SafetyMinor
Vote recorded Public Safety Committee: Do Pass As Amended By Cs. Result: pass.Lower
Feb 4Referred to Public SafetyMinor
Feb 4Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety OversightMinor