Texas State Senator
Kirk Watson 2017 - 85th Regular - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 8)
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Primary Author of Legislation
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB275
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Voted on by Senate
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Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB276
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Voted on by Senate
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Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB283
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Voted on by Senate
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Governor Action
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Relating to the offense of unlawfully prohibiting an employee from voting.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB284
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Voted on by Senate
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Bill Becomes Law
Relating to acceptable forms of identification for voting.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB285
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Voted on by Senate
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Governor Action
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Relating to the right of an employee to time off from work to obtain an election identification certificate.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB287
Filed
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Voted on by Senate
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Voted on by House
Governor Action
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Relating to the designation of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin as the state botanical garden and arboretum.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB288
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
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Relating to the operation and movement of motorcycles on certain highways during periods of traffic congestion.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB290
Filed
12/12/16
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the state's contribution to the financing of public education.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB301
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the operations and functions of the Employees Retirement System of Texas and the sunset review date for, financial management of, and programs administered by the agency.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB302
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the state bar.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB303
Filed
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Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Law Examiners.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB304
Filed
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Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners; authorizing a reduction in fees.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB305
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
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Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Board of Nursing and to the regulation of the practice of nursing.
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB306
Filed
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy; authorizing a reduction in fees.
Co-Author of Legislation
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Texas 2017 - 85th Regular
Texas Senate Bill SB292
Filed
12/13/16
Out of Senate Committee
Voted on by Senate
Out of House Committee
Voted on by House
Governor Action
Bill Becomes Law
Relating to the creation of grant programs to reduce recidivism, arrest, and incarceration of individuals with mental illness.