Reinstating the indigent defense task force.
Last action: 2026-03-12 — By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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Official Description
Reinstating the indigent defense task force.
Bill Details
- Bill Number
- SB 5912
- Current Status
- Engrossed
- Sponsors
- Nikki Torres, Yasmin Trudeau, Manka Dhingra, Perry Dozier, Robert Hasegawa, T'wina Nobles, Marcus Riccelli, Rebecca Saldana, Javier Valdez, Claire Wilson, Jeff Wilson
- Introduced
- 2025-12-17
- Chamber
- Senate
- Current Committee
- Rules
Floor Votes
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Democrats | Republicans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | 3rd Reading & Final PassageESSB 5912 | Passed 48-0 1 not voting | 27 yes / 0 no | 19 yes / 0 no |
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Bill History
- 2026-02-05 Floor amendment
- 2026-02-05 Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.
- 2026-02-05 Third reading, passed; yeas, 48; nays, 0; absent, 0; excused, 1.
- 2026-02-09 First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary.
- 2026-02-20 Public hearing in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 10:30 AM.
- 2026-02-25 Executive action taken in the House Committee on Civil Rights & Judiciary at 8:00 AM.
- 2026-02-25 CRJ - Majority; do pass.
- 2026-02-25 Minority; without recommendation.
- 2026-02-25 Referred to Appropriations.
- 2026-03-12 By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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