SB5225Introduced in the Senate
Revised for 1st substitute: Providing clarity where candidates for the same office have similar names.
Introduced by Drew MacEwen, District 35
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Revised for 1st substitute: Providing clarity where candidates for the same office have similar names.
Where it stands
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
January 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections: 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass · February 11, 2025
5
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Riccelli | 003A | Yes |
| James McCune | 2 | No |
| Shelly Short | 7 | No |
| Robert Hasegawa | 11 | Yes |
| Jeff Wilson | 19 | Not Voting |
| Deborah Krishnadasan | 26 | Yes |
| Phil Fortunato | 31 | No |
| Javier Valdez | 46 | Yes |
| Claudia Kauffman | 47 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled for introduction.
First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Minority; do not pass.
Minority; without recommendation.
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Senate Rules "X" file.
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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