HB3697Introduced in the House
Civil procedure; defenses and objections; pleading or motion; defendant; answer; effective date.
Introduced by Emily Gise, District 90
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Civil procedure; defenses and objections; pleading or motion; defendant; answer; effective date.
Where it stands
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
April 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · March 24, 2026
92
Yes
0
No
7
Absent or Not Voting
99 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Eddy Dempsey | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Olsen | 2 | Yes |
| Rick West | 3 | Yes |
| Bob Culver | 4 | Yes |
| Josh West | 5 | Yes |
| Rusty Cornwell | 6 | Yes |
| Steve Bashore | 7 | Yes |
| Tom Gann | 8 | Yes |
| Mark Lepak | 9 | Yes |
| Judd Strom | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading
Authored by Representative Gise
Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
Referred to Civil Judiciary
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Civil Judiciary
CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
Authored by Senator Howard (principal Senate author)
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
First Reading
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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