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HB1007Introduced in the House

Amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.

Passed

Introduced by Eric Emery, District 26

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amend the definition of law enforcement officer to include tribal law enforcement officers.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534

March 9, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

SenateStage: Do Pass Amended · February 25, 2026

33

Yes

0

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 13

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0. H.J. 7

  4. Certified uncontested, placed on consent H.J. 7

  5. Remove from Consent Calendar H.J. 151

  6. House of Representatives Motion to amend, Passed H.J. 167 Amendment 1007A

  7. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 67, NAYS 0. H.J. 167

  8. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 143

  9. Scheduled for hearing

  10. Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 29

  11. Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 29

  12. Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 399

  13. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 462

  14. Signed by the President S.J. 434

  15. Delivered to the Governor on March 03, 2026 H.J. 480

  16. Signed by the Governor on March 09, 2026 H.J. 534

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