SJR37Introduced in the Senate
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
Introduced by Brian Birdwell, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a voter must be a United States citizen.
Where it stands
Filed with the Secretary of State
May 15, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Adopted RV#2196 · May 12, 2025
102
Yes
14
No
34
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 State Affairs
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
Placed on intent calendar
Co-author authorized
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Record vote
Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
Record vote
Three day rule suspended
Record vote
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote
Reported engrossed
Received from the Senate
Read first time
Referred to Elections
Considered in formal meeting
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Committee report distributed
Committee report sent to Calendars
Rules suspended
Additional sponsor(s) authorized
Laid out in lieu of companion HJR 161
Read 2nd time
Point of order withdrawn Rule 4, Section 32(c)(1)
Passed to 3rd reading
Record vote RV#1897
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Read 3rd time
Postponed 5/12/25 11:00 AM
Laid out as postponed business
Postponed 5/12/25 6:00 PM
Laid out as postponed business
Adopted
Record vote RV#2196
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
House passage reported
Reported enrolled
Signed in the Senate
Signed in the House
Filed with the Secretary of State
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