State Sovereignty Amendments
What it does: This bill addresses state sovereignty. This bill: defines terms; prohibits the governor or the chief executive officer of a political subdivision from declaring a state of emergency exclusively in response to an international organization's proclamation declaring a state of emergency; declares that an international organization has no power, jurisdiction, or legal authority in the state; prohibits the state, state agencies, and local governments from implementing or enforcing an international directive issued by an international organization; and makes technical changes. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Senate/ failed
The tally
Yes 12 · No 17 · Not voting 0
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Republicans | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| Other or unknown party | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 10 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Chris WilsonR2No
- Derrin OwensR27No
- Don IpsonR29No
- Evan VickersR28No
- Jerry StevensonR6No
- Keith GroverR23No
- Lincoln FillmoreR17No
- Mike McKellR25No
- Scott SandallR1No
- Todd WeilerR8No
The full roll (29)
Yes 12
No 17
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.