CACR14Introduced in the House
Relating to qualifications for office. Providing that candidates of the office of governor, state senator, and state representative shall be citizens of the United States.
Introduced by Katelyn Kuttab, District 17-ROC
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to qualifications for office. Providing that candidates of the office of governor, state senator, and state representative shall be citizens of the United States.
Where it stands
Ought to Pass: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 182-157 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 109
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTP · March 5, 2026
182
Yes
157
No
53
Absent or Not Voting
392 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | No |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | Absent |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law House Journal 1 P. 40
Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 11:00 am GP 158
Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:10 am GP 158
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-6; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 39
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 182-157 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 109
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