Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.
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Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Feb 28, 2025
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
Co
Andy Hopper
RRepublican
Co
Brent Money
RRepublican
Co
Cody Harris
RRepublican
Co
Helen Kerwin
RRepublican
Co
Joanne Shofner
RRepublican
Co
Katrina Pierson
RRepublican
Co
Lacey Hull
RRepublican
Co
Marc LaHood
RRepublican
Co
Matt Morgan
RRepublican
Co
Richard Hayes
RRepublican
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