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Votes at a glance: Economic Matters Committee advances a package of consumer, housing and business bills

Economic Matters Committee · March 14, 2026
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Summary

The committee moved a broad slate of bills on March 13, including measures on fire safety, housing, cannabis regulation, consumer protections and financial rules. Several bills were passed with little debate and are summarized here with recorded tallies.

In a lengthy March 13 voting session, the Economic Matters Committee advanced a large number of bills, several with little discussion and some after targeted questions. Below is a concise list of notable measures and the committee results as recorded in the hearing.

- HB149 (fire safety licensing): Passed (16 yes). Sponsor moved favorable with technical amendments. - HB168 (educated workforce housing): Passed (16 yes). Establishes teacher/employee eligibility for certain DHCD…

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