HB1280Introduced in the House
Increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.
Introduced by Taffy Howard, District 34
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Increase penalties for the operation of drones over certain facilities and to provide for mitigation techniques and countermeasures.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562
March 12, 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 · March 5, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
1
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 Military and Veterans Affairs H.J. 219
Scheduled for hearing
Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
Military and Veterans Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 1280B
Military and Veterans Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
Certified uncontested, placed on consent
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 5. H.J. 423
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 398
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 34
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 34
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 481
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 542
Signed by the President S.J. 512
Delivered to the Governor on March 10, 2026 H.J. 546
Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 H.J. 562
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