SB1266Introduced in the Senate
Notaries public; modifying allowable punishment for provision of certain legal advice. Effective date.
Introduced by Michael Brooks, District 44
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Notaries public; modifying allowable punishment for provision of certain legal advice. Effective date.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House: THIRD READING · May 6, 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 Senator Brooks
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Kannady (principal House author)
Coauthored by Senator Jett
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0
Referred for engrossment
Engrossed to House
First Reading
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
Coauthored by Representative(s) Deck, Menz
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 92 Nays: 0
Signed, returned to Senate
Referred for enrollment
Enrolled, to House
Signed, returned to Senate
Sent to Governor
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
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