CACR14

Relating to qualifications for office.

Introduced·12/1/25
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Requires candidates for governor, state senator, and state representative to be U.S. citizens.

This bill proposes constitutional amendments to require candidates for the offices of governor, state senator, and state representative to be citizens of the United States. The proposed changes would amend articles 14, 29, and 42 of the state constitution. If approved by voters, the amendments would become effective upon proclamation by the governor. The bill outlines the process for submitting the amendment to voters and the requirements for its adoption.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

OTP

182 Yea

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157 Nay

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15 Not Voting

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38 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 3

10:10 AM

Election Law Executive Session

Jan 27

11:00 AM

Election Law Public Hearing

History

Mar 5

House

Ought to Pass: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 182-157 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 109

Feb 24

House

Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-6; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 39

Feb 24

House

Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate