Remedies and Special Proceedings - As enacted, removes the right of a cause of action for any affected person who seeks declaratory and injunctive relief in any action brought regarding the legality or constitutionality of a state…
What it does: Present law provides a cause of action for any affected person who seeks declaratory or injunctive relief in any action brought regarding the legality or constitutionality of a governmental action. This bill limits such cause of action to actions of political subdivisions of this state and specifies that such cause of action does not apply to challenges to the validity or constitutionality of state law. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Third Consideration
The tally
Yes 18 · No 13 · Not voting 1 · Present 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting / present |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Republicans | 18 | 7 | 1 / 1 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 7 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Adam LoweR1No
- Bo WatsonR11No
- Bobby HarshbargerR4No
- Mark PodyR17No
- Page WalleyR26No
- Richard BriggsR7No
- Rusty CroweR3No
The full roll (33)
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.