CACR11Introduced in the Senate
Relating to sheriffs. Providing that there shall be no age limitation for a person to hold the office of county sheriff.
Introduced by Tara Reardon, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to sheriffs. Providing that there shall be no age limitation for a person to hold the office of county sheriff.
Where it stands
Ought to Pass: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 199-157 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 25
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: OTP · April 23, 2026
199
Yes
157
No
37
Absent or Not Voting
393 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | No |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | No |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 1
Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:30 pm; Senate Calendar 6
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1219s, 03/26/2026, Vote 4-0; Senate Calendar 11
Committee Amendment # 2026-1219s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1219s, Regular Calendar 23Y-1N, by necessary 3/5, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 9 P. 54
Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 159
Executive Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/08/2026 (Vote 7-5; Regular Calendar)
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 199-157 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 04/23/2026 House Journal 11 P. 25
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