Prohibiting aliens who are unlawfully present in the United States from receiving any state or local public benefit in accordance with applicable federal law.
What it does: On the version voted Mar 19, 2026: Bars people unlawfully present in the U.S. from state or local public benefits, except those federal law requires. Requires applicants 18 or older to prove lawful presence, agencies to verify through the federal SAVE program, and bars reduced in-state tuition for them. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)
Question before the chamber: Conference Committee Report was adopted
The tally
Yes 22 · No 18 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Republicans | 22 | 9 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 9 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Bill CliffordR39No
- Brad StarnesR22No
- Brenda DietrichR20No
- Elaine BowersR36No
- Mike ArgabrightR17No
- Rick BillingerR40No
- Ron RyckmanR38No
- T.J. RoseR35No
- Tim ShallenburgerR13No
The full roll (40)
Yes 22
- Adam ThomasR23
- Beverly GossageR9
- Caryn TysonR12
- Chase BlasiR26
- Craig BowserR1
- Doug ShaneR37
- Jeff KlempR5
- Joe ClaeysR27
- Kellie WarrenR11
- Kenny TitusR18
- Larry AlleyR32
- Mike FaggR14
- Mike MurphyR34
- Mike PetersenR28
- Mike ThompsonR10
- Renee EricksonR30
- Rick KloosR3
- Scott HillR24
- Stephen OwensR31
- Tory Marie BlewR33
- Ty MastersonR16
- Virgil PeckR15
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.