SB59Introduced in the Senate
Require the use of certain geographic terminology in official materials of a state agency.
Introduced by John Carley, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Require the use of certain geographic terminology in official materials of a state agency.
Where it stands
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3. S.J. 11
February 2, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · February 2, 2026
6
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
| Chris Karr | 11 | Yes |
| Kevin Jensen | 16 | Yes |
| Jim Mehlhaff | 24 | No |
| Tom Pischke | 25 | No |
| Randy Deibert | 31 | Yes |
| Curt Voight | 33 | No |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 15
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 3. S.J. 11
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