HB1977Introduced in the House
Modifies provisions relating to civil detention procedures
Introduced by Bennie Cook, District 143
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Modifies provisions relating to civil detention procedures
Where it stands
Voted Do Pass (S)
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: HBs FOR THIRD READING HB 1977 · March 2, 2026
137
Yes
9
No
12
Absent or Not Voting
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What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Farnan | 1 | Yes |
| Mazzie Christensen | 2 | No |
| Danny Busick | 3 | Yes |
| Greg Sharpe | 4 | Yes |
| Louis Riggs | 5 | Yes |
| Ed Lewis | 6 | Yes |
| Peggy McGaugh | 7 | Yes |
| Josh Hurlbert | 8 | Yes |
| Dean Van Schoiack | 9 | Yes |
| Bill Falkner | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled (H)
Read First Time (H)
Read Second Time (H)
Referred: Health and Mental Health(H)
Public Hearing Completed (H)
Executive Session Completed (H)
Voted Do Pass (H)
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
Referred: Rules - Legislative(H)
Executive Session Completed (H)
Voted Do Pass (H)
Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 12 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0
Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H)
Taken Up for Perfection (H)
Title of Bill - Agreed To
Perfected (H)
Taken Up for Third Reading (H)
Third Read and Passed (H) - AYES: 137 NOES: 9 PRESENT: 0
Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
Second read and referred: Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence(S)
Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - CANCELLED: Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 8:15 a.m., Senate Lounge-3rd Floor
Public Hearing Scheduled (S) - Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 8:15 a.m., Senate Lounge - 3rd Floor
Public Hearing Held (S)
Executive Session Held (S)
Voted Do Pass (S)
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