HB1257Introduced in the House
Requiring that candidates for state representative and state senator live in the district for which they seek election for at least 2 years.
Introduced by Michael Cahill, District 10-ROC
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requiring that candidates for state representative and state senator live in the district for which they seek election for at least 2 years.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 14
March 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law House Journal 1 P. 12
Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 158
Executive Session: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/10/2026 (Vote 16-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 13
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 14
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