HB1197Introduced in the House
Revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
Introduced by John Hughes, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Revise a provision related to the venue of adoption proceedings.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 H.J. 496
March 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Do Pass · 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.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 178
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1. H.J. 14
House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 65, NAYS 0. H.J. 267
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 232
Scheduled for hearing
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 29
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 29
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 33, NAYS 0. S.J. 399
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 462
Signed by the President S.J. 434
Delivered to the Governor on March 03, 2026 H.J. 480
Signed by the Governor on March 04, 2026 H.J. 496
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