VEH CD-PASSING SCHOOL BUS
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HB 3175 — VEH CD-PASSING SCHOOL BUS
Last action — Sent to the Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 06, 2025. It awaits signature.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
ModerateHow often bills like it became law.
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To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
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12 sponsors
2 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 4 recorded votes so far.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
The bill addresses regulations for passing school buses.
This bill establishes rules for how vehicles should behave when encountering stopped school buses. It aims to enhance safety for children boarding and disembarking from school buses.
What this means for you
- Families: This means greater safety for your children when they are getting on or off the school bus.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
11 added · 11 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of HB 3175 has replaced a previous version of the bill with an enrolled format, which typically reflects finalized changes ready for enactment. This update means that the details have been clarified and finalized, ensuring the bill is ready for implementation. The significance of this change lies in its movement toward becoming law, emphasizing that the legislative process is progressing and is close to completion.
HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b AN ACT concerning transportation.
An automated traffic law enforcement system is a system, in a municipality or county operated by a governmental agency, that produces a recorded image of a motor vehicle's violation of a provision of this Code or a local ordinance and is designed to obtain a clear recorded image of the vehicle and HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 2 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b the vehicle's license plate.
The notice shall be delivered to the registered owner of the vehicle, by mail, within 30 days after HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 3 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b the Secretary of State notifies the municipality or county confirms of the identity of the owner of the vehicle, but in no event later than 90 days after the violation.
and HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 4 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b (11) a website address, accessible through the Internet, where the person may view the recorded images of the violation.
HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 5 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b (i) The court or hearing officer may consider in defense of a violation:
(j) To demonstrate that the motor vehicle was hijacked or the motor vehicle or registration plates or digital registration plates were stolen before the violation occurred and were not under the control or possession of the owner or HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 6 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b lessee at the time of the violation, the owner or lessee must submit proof that a report concerning the motor vehicle or registration plates was filed with a law enforcement agency in a timely manner.
(m) A municipality or county that has one or more school buses equipped with an automated traffic law enforcement system must provide notice to drivers by posting a list of HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 7 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b school districts using school buses equipped with an automated traffic law enforcement system on the municipality or county website.
Each statistical analysis also shall be consistent with the data required for valid comparisons of before and after conditions HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 8 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b and shall be conducted within a reasonable period following the installation of the automated traffic law enforcement system.
No former member of the General Assembly shall, within a period of 2 years immediately after the termination of service as a member of the General Assembly, knowingly accept employment or HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 9 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b receive compensation or fees for services from a vendor that provides automated traffic law enforcement system equipment or services to municipalities or counties.
(r) After a municipality or county enacts an ordinance providing for automated traffic law enforcement systems under HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 10 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b this Section, each school district within that municipality or county's jurisdiction may implement an automated traffic law enforcement system under this Section.
(s) If a county or municipality changes the vendor it uses for its automated traffic law enforcement system and must, as a consequence, apply for a permit, approval, or other authorization from the Department for reinstallation of one or more malfunctioning components of that system and if, at the time of the application, the new vendor operates an automated traffic law enforcement system for any other county or municipality in the State, then the Department shall approve HB3175 EngrossedEnrolled - 11 - LRB104 09887 LNS 19956 b or deny the county or municipality's application for that permit, approval, or other authorization within 90 days after its receipt.
Amendments
1 amendmentClick Show changes on an amendment above to see how it modifies the bill.
Action History
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Sent to the Governor
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Tabled Pursuant to Rule 5-4(a)
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Passed Both Houses
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Third Reading - Passed; 057-000-000
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
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Second Reading
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
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Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 5, 2026
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Do Pass Executive; 011-002-000
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
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Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Michael E. Hastings
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Porfirio
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Assigned to Executive
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Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Thaddeus Jones
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Referred to Assignments
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First Reading
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Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
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Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
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Arrive in Senate
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Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 107-000-000
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Kelly
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Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Ann M. Williams
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Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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Second Reading - Short Debate
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Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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Do Pass / Short Debate Transportation: Vehicles & Safety; 012-000-000
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Harry Benton
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Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Brad Stephens
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Assigned to Transportation: Vehicles & Safety
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Referred to Rules Committee
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First Reading
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Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Ann M. Williams
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Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Michael J. Kelly
Sponsors
- Loughran Cappel · Cosponsor
- Ann M. Williams · Primary
- Michael J. Kelly · Cosponsor
- Brad Stephens · Cosponsor
- Harry Benton · Cosponsor
- Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar · Cosponsor
- Thaddeus Jones · Cosponsor
- Mike Porfirio · Primary
- Michael E. Hastings · Cosponsor
- Seth Lewis · Cosponsor
- Linda Holmes · Cosponsor
- Laura M. Murphy · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 171 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (2)
- Ann M. Williams Democrat
- Mike Porfirio Democrat
Co-sponsors (10)
- Loughran Cappel
- Michael J. Kelly Democrat
- Brad Stephens Republican
- Harry Benton Democrat
- Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar Democrat
- Thaddeus Jones Democrat
- Michael E. Hastings Democrat
- Seth Lewis Republican
- Linda Holmes Democrat
- Laura M. Murphy Democrat
Not signed on (171)
171 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 171 →"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 |
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| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 35 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 56 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (58)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Simmons | — | Yea |
| Glowiak Hilton | — | Yea |
| Loughran Cappel | — | Yea |
| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Celina Villanueva | Democrat | Yea |
| Christopher Belt | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| David Koehler | Democrat | Yea |
| Doris Turner | Democrat | Yea |
| Elgie R. Sims, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Emil Jones, III | Democrat | Yea |
| Graciela Guzmán | Democrat | Yea |
| Gregg Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Javier L. Cervantes | Democrat | Yea |
| Julie A. Morrison | Democrat | Yea |
| Karina Villa | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Lakesia Collins | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Ellman | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura Fine | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mark L. Walker | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Edly-Allen | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael E. Hastings | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael W. Halpin | Democrat | Yea |
| Mike Porfirio | Democrat | Yea |
| Napoleon Harris III | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Yea |
| Patrick J. Joyce | Democrat | Yea |
| Paul Faraci | Democrat | Yea |
| Rachel Ventura | Democrat | Yea |
| Ram Villivalam | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert F. Martwick | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert Peters | Democrat | Yea |
| Sara Feigenholtz | Democrat | Yea |
| Steve Stadelman | Democrat | Yea |
| Willie Preston | Democrat | Yea |
| Andrew S. Chesney | Republican | Yea |
| Chapin Rose | Republican | Not Voting |
| Chris Balkema | Republican | Yea |
| Craig Wilcox | Republican | Yea |
| Dale Fowler | Republican | Yea |
| Darby A. Hills | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Syverson | Republican | Yea |
| Donald P. DeWitte | Republican | Yea |
| Erica Harriss | Republican | Yea |
| Jason Plummer | Republican | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Yea |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Yea |
| Li Arellano, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Yea |
| Sally J. Turner | Republican | Yea |
| Seth Lewis | Republican | Yea |
| Steve McClure | Republican | Yea |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Terri Bryant | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 85% | 15% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Bill Cunningham | Democrat | Yea |
| Cristina Castro | Democrat | Yea |
| Don Harmon | Democrat | Yea |
| Kimberly A. Lightford | Democrat | Yea |
| Laura M. Murphy | Democrat | Yea |
| Linda Holmes | Democrat | Yea |
| Mattie Hunter | Democrat | Yea |
| Napoleon Harris III | Democrat | Yea |
| Omar Aquino | Democrat | Yea |
| Jil Tracy | Republican | Nay |
| John F. Curran | Republican | Yea |
| Neil Anderson | Republican | Nay |
| Sue Rezin | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 64 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Republican | 33 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 106 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| % of votes cast | 91% | 0% | 0% | 9% |
How each member voted (117)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Stava-Murray | — | Yea |
| Costa Howard | — | Yea |
| Du Buclet | — | Yea |
| Faver Dias | — | Yea |
| Hernandez, Lisa | — | Yea |
| Katz Muhl | — | Yea |
| La Ha | — | Yea |
| Williams, Jawaharial | — | Yea |
| Yang Rohr | — | Yea |
| Aarón M. Ortíz | Democrat | Yea |
| Abdelnasser Rashid | Democrat | Yea |
| Amy Briel | Democrat | Yea |
| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | Democrat | Yea |
| Ann M. Williams | Democrat | Yea |
| Anna Moeller | Democrat | Yea |
| Anthony DeLuca | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Bob Morgan | Democrat | Yea |
| Camille Y. Lilly | Democrat | Yea |
| Carol Ammons | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Curtis J. Tarver, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Dagmara Avelar | Democrat | Yea |
| Daniel Didech | Democrat | Yea |
| Dave Vella | Democrat | Yea |
| Debbie Meyers-Martin | Democrat | Yea |
| Diane Blair-Sherlock | Democrat | Yea |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Eva-Dina Delgado | Democrat | Yea |
| Fred Crespo | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Gregg Johnson | Democrat | Yea |
| Harry Benton | Democrat | Yea |
| Hoan Huynh | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Jay Hoffman | Democrat | Yea |
| Jehan Gordon-Booth | Democrat | Yea |
| Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz | Democrat | Yea |
| Joyce Mason | Democrat | Yea |
| Justin Slaughter | Democrat | Yea |
| Kam Buckner | Democrat | Yea |
| Katie Stuart | Democrat | Yea |
| Kelly M. Cassidy | Democrat | Yea |
| Kevin John Olickal | Democrat | Yea |
| La Shawn K. Ford | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Lilian Jiménez | Democrat | Yea |
| Lindsey LaPointe | Democrat | Yea |
| Lisa Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Marcus C. Evans, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Margaret Croke | Democrat | Yea |
| Martha Deuter | Democrat | Yea |
| Martin J. Moylan | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Beth Canty | Democrat | Yea |
| Mary Gill | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Hanson | Democrat | Yea |
| Maura Hirschauer | Democrat | Yea |
| Maurice A. West, II | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael Crawford | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael J. Kelly | Democrat | Yea |
| Michelle Mussman | Democrat | Yea |
| Nabeela Syed | Democrat | Yea |
| Natalie A. Manley | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicholas K. Smith | Democrat | Yea |
| Nicolle Grasse | Democrat | Yea |
| Norma Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Rick Ryan | Democrat | Yea |
| Rita Mayfield | Democrat | Yea |
| Robert "Bob" Rita | Democrat | Yea |
| Robyn Gabel | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharon Chung | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Sonya M. Harper | Democrat | Yea |
| Stephanie A. Kifowit | Democrat | Yea |
| Sue Scherer | Democrat | Not Voting |
| Suzanne M. Ness | Democrat | Yea |
| Thaddeus Jones | Democrat | Yea |
| Theresa Mah | Democrat | Yea |
| Will Guzzardi | Democrat | Yea |
| William "Will" Davis | Democrat | Yea |
| Yolonda Morris | Democrat | Yea |
| Adam M. Niemerg | Republican | Not Voting |
| Amy Elik | Republican | Yea |
| Amy L. Grant | Republican | Not Voting |
| Blaine Wilhour | Republican | Yea |
| Brad Halbrook | Republican | Not Voting |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley Fritts | Republican | Yea |
| Brandun Schweizer | Republican | Yea |
| Charles Meier | Republican | Yea |
| Chris Miller | Republican | Not Voting |
| Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer | Republican | Yea |
| Dan Swanson | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel J. Ugaste | Republican | Yea |
| Dave Severin | Republican | Yea |
| David Friess | Republican | Yea |
| Dennis Tipsword | Republican | Yea |
| Jackie Haas | Republican | Yea |
| Jason R. Bunting | Republican | Yea |
| Jed Davis | Republican | Yea |
| Jeff Keicher | Republican | Yea |
| Jennifer Sanalitro | Republican | Not Voting |
| Joe C. Sosnowski | Republican | Yea |
| John M. Cabello | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Schmidt | Republican | Yea |
| Kyle Moore | Republican | Yea |
| Martin McLaughlin | Republican | Yea |
| Michael J. Coffey, Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Norine K. Hammond | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Sheehan | Republican | Yea |
| Patrick Windhorst | Republican | Yea |
| Paul Jacobs | Republican | Yea |
| Regan Deering | Republican | Yea |
| Ryan Spain | Republican | Yea |
| Steven Reick | Republican | Yea |
| Tom Weber | Republican | Yea |
| Tony M. McCombie | Republican | Yea |
| Travis Weaver | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne A. Rosenthal | Republican | Yea |
| William E Hauter | Republican | Not Voting |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (12)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar | Democrat | Yea |
| Barbara Hernandez | Democrat | Yea |
| Edgar González, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Harry Benton | Democrat | Yea |
| Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | Democrat | Yea |
| Margaret Croke | Democrat | Yea |
| Matt Hanson | Democrat | Yea |
| Michael J. Kelly | Democrat | Yea |
| Brad Stephens | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley Fritts | Republican | Yea |
| Regan Deering | Republican | Yea |
| Wayne A. Rosenthal | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 3175?
- HB 3175 is sponsored by Loughran Cappel, Ann M. Williams (Democrat), Michael J. Kelly (Democrat), Brad Stephens (Republican), Harry Benton (Democrat), Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (Democrat), Thaddeus Jones (Democrat), Mike Porfirio (Democrat), Michael E. Hastings (Democrat), Seth Lewis (Republican), Linda Holmes (Democrat), and Laura M. Murphy (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 3175?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced February 06, 2025. It awaits signature.
- Where can I track HB 3175?
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