In Plain English
SB 1404 is an additional appropriations bill for agriculture. It was signed into law and takes effect in stages, with some sections effective immediately upon signing and others effective July 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked
Who introduced it, and what district?
It was introduced by the Finance Committee. No individual sponsor or district is listed 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 House tally was 47–23 (provisional — pending the final roll call). Among positions attributed to a legislator, Republicans voted 37–20 (yes–no) and Democrats voted 9–0. A majority of both parties voted the same way. 4 positions are pending attribution — the roster records for those members have not been matched yet, so they are not included in the party counts above.
Where is it in the process right now?
The bill has been signed into law. It is now Session Law Chapter 215.
How did my representative vote?
The official House tally was 47–23 (provisional — pending the final roll call). Among positions attributed to a legislator, 46 voted yes (Republicans: 37, Democrats: 9) and 20 voted no (Republicans: 20). 4 positions are pending attribution — the roster records for those members have not been matched yet, so they are not included in the party counts above. To see how your specific legislator voted, find your district's member in the roll call for this bill.
When would it take effect?
Sections 2 and 3 took effect on March 27, 2026, the date the Governor signed it. Sections 1 and 4 take effect July 1, 2026.