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HB1196Introduced in the House

Revoking a person's voting rights only when convicted of a state crime punishable by death.

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Introduced by Tarra Simmons, District 023A

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Official description

Revoking a person's voting rights only when convicted of a state crime punishable by death.

Where it stands

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

January 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations: do pass · February 11, 2025

4

Yes

3

No

0

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RepresentativeDistrictVote
Rob Chase004BNo
Kevin Waters017ANo
Jim Walsh019ANo
Beth Doglio022AYes
Sharlett Mena029BYes
Darya Farivar046BYes
Chris Stearns047BYes

Bill history

  1. Prefiled for introduction.

  2. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Relations.

  3. Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.

  4. Executive action taken in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.

  5. SGOV - Majority; do pass.

  6. Minority; do not pass.

  7. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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