HB0060Introduced in the House
Attorney general-elected.
Introduced by Scott Heiner, District 18
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
AN ACT relating to the administration of government; providing for the election of the attorney general; designating the attorney general as a state elected official; setting the attorney general's term of office; setting the attorney general's salary; providing for filling a vacancy in the position; repealing and modifying provisions for interim appointment; providing for the application of the Ethics and Disclosure Act and other laws to the office of the attorney general and attorney general as a state elected official; amending certain provisions regarding actions the attorney general takes requiring approval of or pursuant to the direction of the governor; prescribing additional duties of the attorney general; making conforming amendments; repealing an obsolete provision; and providing for effective dates.
Where it stands
Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0 · February 10, 2026
35
Yes
26
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
62 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip Neiman | 1 | Yes |
| J.D. Williams | 2 | No |
| Abby Angelos | 3 | Yes |
| Jeremy Haroldson | 4 | Yes |
| Scott Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Tomi Strock | 6 | Yes |
| Bob Nicholas | 7 | No |
| Steve Johnson | 8 | Yes |
| Landon Brown | 9 | No |
| Justin Fornstrom | 10 | No |
Bill history
Bill Number Assigned
Received for Introduction
Failed Introduction 35-26-1-0-0
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