HB2597Introduced in the House
Concerning remedies for violations of federal constitutional rights occurring during immigration enforcement.
Introduced by My-Linh Thai, District 041B
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Concerning remedies for violations of federal constitutional rights occurring during immigration enforcement.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
February 9, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Committee on Appropriations: do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Civil Rights & Judiciary · February 9, 2026
18
Yes
12
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
30 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Marshall | 002B | No |
| Timm Ormsby | 003B | Yes |
| Lisa Callan | 005B | Yes |
| April Connors | 008B | No |
| Mary Dye | 009A | No |
| Joe Schmick | 009B | No |
| Steve Bergquist | 011B | Yes |
| Brian Burnett | 012A | No |
| Chris Corry | 014A | No |
| Deb Manjarrez | 014B | No |
Bill history
First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM.
CRJ - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Appropriations.
Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
APP - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Civil Rights & Judiciary.
Minority; do not pass.
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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