CACR 14 (2026): relating to qualifications for office. Providing that candidates of the office of governor, state senator, and state representative shall be citizens of the United States.

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CACR 14 (2026)

relating to qualifications for office. Providing that candidates of the office of governor, state senator, and state representative shall be citizens of the United States.

  • Status: Failed to pass
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026, with 58 people signed in online: 11 in support and 47 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 10–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a roll call 182–157.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
  • February 3, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
  • March 5, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 182, nays 157, failed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
  • January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 11:00 am GP 158
  • February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  • February 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-6; RC)
  • February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  • March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MF RC 182-157 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

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