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PassedHB4191 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated April 2, 2026
Relating to providing child care generally
Filed by Bob Fehrenbacher(R · District HD-011)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 4 legislators
Bill feed checked just now· Bill source verified 5h agoOfficial Legislature page (opens in a new tab)
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The purpose of this bill is to increase the tax credit for employers providing child care for employees.
Sponsors
Co-sponsor · House
Gary Howell(R · District HD-087)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
John Paul Hott(R · District HD-085)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Walter Hall(R · District HD-058)Official link pending verification
Primary sponsor · House
Bob Fehrenbacher(R · District HD-011)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Joe Funkhouser(R · District HD-098)Official link pending verification
The journey so far
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- On 3rd readingMarch 13, 2026 · Senate
- Became law without Governor's signature- House JournalMarch 14, 2026 · House
- Became law without Governor's signature - Senate JournalMarch 14, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate JournalMarch 14, 2026 · Senate
- To Governor 3/18/2026March 18, 2026 · House
- Became law 4/2/2026April 2, 2026 · House
Roll-call votes
How the chambers voted.
H · 89 yes · 4 no · 6 absent/NV
PassedMarch 4, 2026 · Passed House (Roll No. 284)
S · 31 yes · 3 no · 0 absent/NV
PassedMarch 13, 2026 · Passed Senate (Roll No. 532)
All roll calls
- March 13, 2026 · S · Passed Senate (Roll No. 532) · 31-3
- March 13, 2026 · S · Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 533) · 32-2
- March 4, 2026 · H · Passed House (Roll No. 284) · 89-4
- March 4, 2026 · H · Effective July 1, 2026 (Roll No. 285) · 91-2
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