SB870Introduced in the Senate
Relating to the open carrying of a handgun by a uniformed school marshal.
Introduced by Brian Birdwell, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to the open carrying of a handgun by a uniformed school marshal.
Where it stands
Effective immediately
May 19, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Read 3rd time RV#1488 · May 6, 2025
110
Yes
35
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Vandeaver | 1 | Yes |
| Brent Money | 2 | Yes |
| Cecil Bell | 3 | Yes |
| Keith Bell | 4 | Yes |
| Cole Hefner | 5 | Yes |
| Daniel Alders | 6 | Yes |
| Jay Dean | 7 | Yes |
| Cody Harris | 8 | Yes |
| Trent Ashby | 9 | Yes |
| Brian Harrison | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Filed
Read first time
Referred to Education K-16
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Testimony taken in committee
Left pending in committee
Considered in public hearing
Vote taken in committee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
Committee report printed and distributed
Co-author authorized
Placed on intent calendar
Co-author authorized
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Record vote
Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
Record vote
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Record vote
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote
Reported engrossed
Received from the Senate
Read first time
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
Considered in public hearing
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Committee report distributed
Committee report sent to Calendars
Laid out in lieu of companion HB 3924
Read 2nd time
Point of order withdrawn Rule 4, Section 32(c)(1)
Passed to 3rd reading
Nonrecord vote recorded in Journal
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote RV#1488
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
House passage reported
Reported enrolled
Signed in the Senate
Signed in the House
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the Governor
Effective immediately
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