The Senate took up a broad consent calendar and multiple special‑order second‑reading bills on May 11, 2026. The chamber adopted committee reports and advanced the following notable measures (second‑reading adoption unless otherwise noted):
- HB1029, HB1033, HB1307 — adopted and placed on calendar for third reading (consent calendar items).
- HB1326 — continuation and sunset implementation for the Public Utilities Commission (adopted on second reading).
- HB1255 — social‑media reporting and expedited warrant compliance (adopted on second reading).
- HB1065 — transit and housing investment zones with caps and appropriations (adopted on second reading).
- HB1223 — narrowing the downloaded software sales tax exemption to fund an enhanced refundable family credit (adopted on second reading after extended debate).
- HB1272 — worker protections related to climate change/heat (adopted on second reading).
- HB1141 — civil rights violations in education / KADA‑related provisions (adopted on second reading).
- HB1424, HB1138, HB1426, HB1427, HB1274, HB1286 — other bills adopted on second reading; several bills were laid over to retain their place on the calendar.
Where the transcript recorded voice votes it reported "the eyes have it" or adopted committee reports; several committee actions recorded a committee tally (committee of the whole reported adoption with a committee vote of 35 yes on one report). A number of attempted floor amendments across bills were defeated and are noted in individual bill summaries.
The Senate adjourned and will reconvene according to the calendar for third reading and final passage on subsequent days.