HB 2608 — public officers; photographs; official use
Last action — Senate Second Reading
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
17 added · 27 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Bill HB 2608 now requires public officers to use photographs taken no more than twenty-four months before they assumed office, up from the previous twelve-month requirement. This change allows for more recent images to be used for official purposes, potentially improving public recognition of elected officials as they may appear more current and in line with their current image. This matters because it enhances transparency and helps constituents better identify their representatives.
Fifty-seventhHouse LegislatureEngrossed Firstpublic Regularofficers; Session COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AMENDMENTS TO H.B.
2608photographs; (Reference to printed bill) Amendment instruction key:
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The bill as proposed to be amended is reprinted as follows:
official uses NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, A PUBLIC OFFICER WHO HOLDS ELECTED OFFICE BY ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT SHALL PROVIDE A PHOTOGRAPH THAT WAS TAKEN NOT MORE THAN [TWELVE]TWENTY-FOUR [TWENTY-FOUR] MONTHS BEFORE THE PUBLIC OFFICER ASSUMED THAT OFFICE FOR USE IN ANY OFFICIAL CAPACITY AND FOR ALL OFFICIAL PURPOSES.
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- Engrossed House Engrossed Version Current pdf
- HOUSE - 2608JUDICIARY.PDF View text pdf
- HOUSE - Judiciary View text pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
Action History
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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DPA
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DPA
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Alexander Kolodin · Cosponsor
- Selina Bliss · Cosponsor
- Quang H Nguyen · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 90 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Quang H Nguyen Republican
Co-sponsors (2)
- Alexander Kolodin Republican
- Selina Bliss Republican
Not signed on (90)
90 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 90 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 24 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 57 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 95% | 3% | 0% | 2% |
How each member voted (60)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Márquez | Democrat | Yea |
| Alma Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Abeytia | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Betty J Villegas | Democrat | Yea |
| Brian Garcia | Democrat | Yea |
| Cesar Aguilar | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Mathis | Democrat | Yea |
| Consuelo Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Elda Luna-Nájera | Democrat | Yea |
| Janeen Connolly | Democrat | Yea |
| Junelle Cavero | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin Volk | Democrat | Yea |
| Lorena Austin | Democrat | Yea |
| Lupe Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Lydia Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Mae Peshlakai | Democrat | Yea |
| Mariana Sandoval | Democrat | Nay |
| Myron Tsosie | Democrat | Yea |
| Nancy Gutierrez | Democrat | Nay |
| Oscar De Los Santos | Democrat | Yea |
| Patty Contreras | Democrat | Yea |
| Quantá Crews | Democrat | Yea |
| Sarah Liguori | Democrat | Yea |
| Seth Blattman | Democrat | Yea |
| Stacey Travers | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Simacek | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie Stahl Hamilton | Democrat | Yea |
| Alexander Kolodin | Republican | Yea |
| Beverly Pingerelli | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Lopez | Republican | Yea |
| David Livingston | Republican | Yea |
| David Marshall, Sr. | Republican | Yea |
| Gail Griffin | Republican | Yea |
| James Taylor | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Weninger | Republican | Yea |
| John Gillette | Republican | Yea |
| Joseph Chaplik | Republican | Yea |
| Julie Willoughby | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Olson | Republican | Yea |
| Justin Wilmeth | Republican | Yea |
| Khyl Powell | Republican | Yea |
| Laurin Hendrix | Republican | Yea |
| Leo Biasiucci | Republican | Yea |
| Lisa Fink | Republican | Yea |
| Lupe Diaz | Republican | Yea |
| Matt Gress | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Carbone | Republican | Yea |
| Michael Way | Republican | Yea |
| Michele Peña | Republican | Yea |
| Neal Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Nick Kupper | Republican | Yea |
| Pamela Carter | Republican | Yea |
| Quang H Nguyen | Republican | Yea |
| Rachel Keshel | Republican | Yea |
| Ralph Heap | Republican | Yea |
| Selina Bliss | Republican | Yea |
| Steve Montenegro | Republican | Yea |
| Teresa Martinez | Republican | Yea |
| Tony Rivero | Republican | Yea |
| Walt Blackman | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2608?
- HB 2608 is sponsored by Alexander Kolodin (Republican), Selina Bliss (Republican), and Quang H Nguyen (Republican).
- What is the current status of HB 2608?
- This bill died with 57th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2608?
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