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HB 490AN ACT relating to employment at public postsecondary education institutions and declaring an emergency.

Status: Passed chamber
Latest action: 2026-04-14 — delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 169)
Primary sponsor: A. Thompson (Republican)

Boards and Commissions
Education, Higher
Effective Dates, Emergency
Universities and Colleges

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A. Thompson (Republican)

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Effective dates

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July 1, 2026In effect3 sections

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Versions

Acts Chapter 169Jan 27, 2026
Current/FinalJan 27, 2026
IntroducedJan 27, 2026

Legislative history

Apr 14, 2026
received in House
Apr 14, 2026
posted for consideration of Governor's veto
Apr 14, 2026
to Rules (S)
Apr 14, 2026
taken from Rules
Apr 14, 2026
delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 169)
Apr 14, 2026
passed 32-6
Apr 14, 2026
to Rules (H)
Apr 14, 2026
veto overridden
Apr 14, 2026
posted for consideration of Governor's veto
Apr 14, 2026
received in House
Apr 14, 2026
received in Senate
Apr 14, 2026
veto overridden
Apr 14, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
Apr 14, 2026
enrolled, signed by President of the Senate
Apr 14, 2026
passed 80-19
Apr 13, 2026
Vetoed
Apr 1, 2026
delivered to Governor
Apr 1, 2026
enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House
Apr 1, 2026
House concurred in Committee Substitute (1)
Apr 1, 2026
passed 75-18

Official sources

Version 0PDF
Version 1PDF
Version 2PDF

Proposed House Floor Amendment 1Document
Proposed Senate Committee Substitute 1Document

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