HB1185Introduced in the House
Sunset Cold Case Task Force
Introduced by Michael Carter, District 36
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Concerning the continuation of the cold case task force, and, in connection therewith, implementing the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in the department's 2025 sunset report, including authorizing the executive director of the department of public safety to appoint additional members to the task force, continuing the task force for thirteen years, and changing the type of sunset review that is conducted by the department.
Where it stands
Governor Signed
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading Bill · March 20, 2026
32
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| William Lindstedt | 33 | Yes |
| Byron Pelton | 1 | Yes |
| Lisa Frizell | 2 | Yes |
| Nick Hinrichsen | 3 | Yes |
| Mark Baisley | 4 | Yes |
| Marc Catlin | 5 | Yes |
| Cleave Simpson | 6 | Yes |
| Janice Rich | 7 | Yes |
| Dylan Roberts | 8 | Yes |
| Lynda Zamora Wilson | 9 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole
House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee
House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole
Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments
Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
Signed by the Speaker of the House
Signed by the President of the Senate
Sent to the Governor
Governor Signed
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