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AB 901: Veterans’ preferences: eligible spouses.
What AB 901 does, verified February 3, 2026
This bill aims to revise the state's veterans' preference provisions. It would allow active duty service members to receive veterans' credits for passing entrance exams, in addition to veterans, widows/widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans. Employers would be authorized to grant preference in hiring and promotion to the eligible spouses of active duty service members, veterans, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans. The bill also makes related changes to these provisions.
Bill journey
✓IntroducedComplete
2In CommitteeCurrent
3First Chamber FloorPending
4Second ChamberPending
5GovernorPending
6ChapteredPending
Last action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. (2026-02-02)Alert me
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| Feb. 02, 2026 | From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56. |
| Jan. 31, 2026 | Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution. |
| Apr. 08, 2025 | In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author. |
| Mar. 10, 2025 | Referred to Coms. on M. & V.A. and P. E. & R. |
| Feb. 20, 2025 | From printer. May be heard in committee March 22. |