Revised for 1st substitute: Expanding the definition of uniformed personnel regarding correctional officers for purposes of interest arbitration.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Revised for 1st substitute: Expanding the definition of uniformed personnel regarding correctional officers for purposes of interest arbitration.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5972
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Derek Stanford, Steven Conway, Robert Hasegawa
- Introduced
- 2026-01-05
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageSSB 5972 | Passed 34-15 | 28 yes / 0 no | 4 yes / 15 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-02-20 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Labor & Workplace Standards at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-02-20 LAWS - Majority; do pass.
- 2026-02-20 Minority; without recommendation.
- 2026-02-23 Referred to Appropriations.
- 2026-02-26 Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 1:30 PM.
- 2026-02-27 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-02-27 APP - Majority; do pass.
- 2026-02-27 Minority; do not pass.
- 2026-03-02 Referred to Rules 2 Review.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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