SB1597Introduced in the Senate
Court-appointed special advocates; removing requirement for state association to adhere to certain national standards. Effective date.
Introduced by Todd Gollihare, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Court-appointed special advocates; removing requirement for state association to adhere to certain national standards. 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
83
Yes
8
No
8
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 Gollihare
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
Coauthored by Senator Jett
Coauthored by Senator Murdock
Reported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
Placed on General Order
Coauthored by Representative Moore (principal House author)
Coauthored by Senator Coleman
Coauthored by Senator Pederson
General Order, Considered
Measure passed: Ayes: 41 Nays: 7
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
General Order
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 83 Nays: 8
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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