SB146Introduced in the Senate
Prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty.
Introduced by Van Wanggaard, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act to amend 69.11 (4) (b), 69.12 (1), 69.15 (4) (b), 767.395 and 786.36 (1) (intro.); to create 941.2915 of the statutes; Relating to: prohibiting persons who have been convicted of a violent crime from changing their name and providing a penalty.
Where it stands
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Assembly votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
AssemblyStage: Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in · January 13, 2026
54
Yes
45
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
99 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Kitchens | 1 | Yes |
| Shae Sortwell | 2 | Yes |
| Ron Tusler | 3 | Yes |
| David Steffen | 4 | Yes |
| Joy Goeben | 5 | Yes |
| Elijah Behnke | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Kirsch | 7 | No |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | 8 | No |
| Pricilla Prado | 9 | No |
| Darrin Madison | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Public hearing held
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Wanggaard
Executive action taken
Report adoption of Senate Amendment 1 recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 7, Noes 1
Report passage as amended recommended by Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety, Ayes 5, Noes 3
Available for scheduling
Placed on calendar 5-15-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Read a second time
Senate Amendment 1 adopted
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
Read a third time and passed, Ayes 18, Noes 15
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Senate
Representative O'Connor added as a cosponsor
Read first time and referred to committee on Rules
Placed on calendar 1-13-2026 by Committee on Rules
Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
Read a second time
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 54, Noes 45
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Assembly concurred in
Report correctly enrolled
Presented to the Governor on 3-18-2026
Report vetoed by the Governor on 3-20-2026
Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
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