CACR 13 (2026): relating to registers of probate. Providing that the office of register of probate and all references to such office be eliminated.
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CACR 13 (2026)
relating to registers of probate. Providing that the office of register of probate and all references to such office be eliminated.
- Status: Passed both chambers, goes to the voters in November 2026
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: Constitutional Amendments
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026, with 7 people signed in online: 6 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 21, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 13–2 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a division vote 325–15. It crossed to the Senate on February 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it.
Sponsors
- Rep. Dennis Mannion (R - Rock 25) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Aidan Ankarberg (I - Straf 7)
- Rep. Tanya Donnelly (R - Rock 25)
- Rep. Katelyn Kuttab (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Catherine Rombeau (D - Hills 2)
- Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
- Rep. Jeffrey Tenczar (R - Hills 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 21, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- January 21, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 5, 2026: floor debate, House
- March 18, 2026, 10:00 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
- March 26, 2026: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 325, nays 15, passed
- March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 23, nays 1, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 11:00 am GP 230
- January 21, 2026: Executive Session: 01/21/2026 11:00 am GP 230
- January 21, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/21/2026 (Vote 13-2; RC)
- February 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA DV 325-15 By Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 02/05/2026
- February 5, 2026: Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- March 18, 2026: Hearing: 03/18/2026, Room 103, SH, 10:00 am
- March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-0
- March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass, RC 23Y-1N, MA, by Necessary 3/5; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026
Laws It Would Change
- Part Second, Article 71 of the state Constitution
- Part Second, Article 81 of the state Constitution
Related Bills
- CACR 21 (2022): relating to registers of probate. Providing that eliminating the office of register of probate and all references to such office.
- CACR 21 (2022): relating to registers of probate. Providing that eliminating the office of register of probate and all references to such office.