HB1609Introduced in the House
Limiting the use of state, county, and municipal funds and property for construction and operation of certain immigrant detention facilities.
Introduced by David Meuse, District 37-ROC
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Limiting the use of state, county, and municipal funds and property for construction and operation of certain immigrant detention facilities.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 185-154 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 100
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: ITL · March 12, 2026
185
Yes
154
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.
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 | Yes |
| 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 Executive Departments and Administration House Journal 1 P. 28
Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 01:30 pm GP 231
Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 88
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0207h
Special Order to next order of business (Rep. Beauchemin): Motion Failed DV 130-190 03/11/2026 House Journal 7 P. 168
Special Order to the next order of business (Rep. Weber): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 100
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 185-154 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 100
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