H0498Introduced in the House
Adds to existing law to authorize the Legislature to employ counsel in addition to the Attorney General in actions against the federal government.
Introduced by State Affairs Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
LEGISLATURE -- Adds to existing law to authorize the Legislature to employ counsel in addition to the Attorney General in actions against the federal government.
Where it stands
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · February 17, 2026
61
Yes
8
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
70 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Sauter | 001A | Yes |
| Cornel Rasor | 001B | Yes |
| Heather Scott | 002A | Yes |
| Dale Hawkins | 002B | Yes |
| Vito Barbieri | 003A | Yes |
| Jordan Redman | 003B | Yes |
| Joe Alfieri | 004A | Yes |
| Elaine Price | 004B | Yes |
| Ron Mendive | 005A | Yes |
| Tony Wisniewski | 005B | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading
Read second time; Filed for Third Reading
U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar one legislative day
Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 61-8-1
Title apvd
to Senate
Received from the House passed; filed for first reading
Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
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