In Plain English
HB 737 merges offices, special councils, and energy resources under a reorganization of government functions. It was signed into law and takes effect July 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked
Who introduced it, and what district?
It was introduced by the State Affairs Committee. No individual sponsor or district is specified in the available record.
Is this a Republican bill, a Democratic bill, or bipartisan?
The bill was introduced by a committee, so it carries no party sponsor label. The official Senate tally was 30–2 (provisional — pending the final roll call). Among positions attributed to a legislator, Republicans voted 27–0 (yes–no) and Democrats voted 3–1. Nearly every member voting was on the same side. 1 position is pending attribution — the roster record for that member has not been matched yet, so it is not included in the party counts above.
Where is it in the process right now?
The bill has been signed into law by the Governor and is now Session Law Chapter 66.
How did my representative vote?
The official Senate tally was 30–2 (provisional — pending the final roll call). Among positions attributed to a legislator, 30 voted yes (Republicans: 27, Democrats: 3) and 1 voted no (Democrats: 1). 1 position is pending attribution — the roster record for that member has not been matched yet, so it is not included in the party counts above. 3 members were recorded absent. To see how your specific legislator voted, find your district's member in the roll call for this bill.
When would it take effect?
July 1, 2026.