Expanding the qualifications of those who may serve as a local health officer in rural counties.
Last action: 2026-02-26 — Senate Rules "X" file.
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Official Description
Expanding the qualifications of those who may serve as a local health officer in rural counties.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5990
- Current Status
- Introduced
- Sponsor
- Ron Muzzall
- Introduced
- 2026-01-06
- Chamber
- Senate
Bill History
- 2026-01-06 Prefiled for introduction.
- 2026-01-12 First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.
- 2026-01-16 Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.
- 2026-01-30 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Health & Long-Term Care at 8:00 AM.
- 2026-01-30 HLTC - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
- 2026-01-30 Minority; do not pass.
- 2026-01-30 Minority; without recommendation.
- 2026-02-02 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
- 2026-02-12 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
- 2026-02-26 Senate Rules "X" file.
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