Economic Development - Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Economic Development - Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Altering the designation, administration, and purposes of and eligibility for certain economic development programs; altering the distribution of certain video lottery terminal proceeds; providing for certain requirements relating to the Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses Account; providing that the sales and use tax does not apply to the sale of certain information technology services, digital codes, and digital products; requiring the Comptroller and Department of Commerce to evaluate
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 26, 2026
Hearing · Feb 18, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 4, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 5, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 10, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 10, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 26, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 29, 2026
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
PresidentAdministrationSenator AugustineSenator BeidleSenator BrooksSenator CharlesSenator HarrisSenator HettlemanSenator KingSenator LamSenator Love
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 351 (as of Aug 30, 2026).