Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted 2 R cosponsors

SB 53 — Child sexual abuse material; modifying certain term. Effective date.

Last action — Approved by Governor 05/03/2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 03, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kevin Stitt (Republican) on May 05, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    2 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 5 recorded votes so far.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

436 added · 482 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill SB 53 updates the terminology used in laws regarding child sexual abuse material, changing "child pornography" to "child sexual abuse material." This is important because it clarifies the language and intent of the law, emphasizing the harmful nature of the content and ensuring that the legal definitions are consistent across various sections. Additionally, the amendment aims to modernize the statutory language and improve the legal framework for protecting children from sexual exploitation.

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ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO.
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO.
Rader of the Senate and West (Tammy) of the House 5 An Act relating to child sexual abuse material;
Rader of the Senate and West (Tammy) of the House An Act relating to child sexual abuse material;
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amending 21 O.S.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SUBJECT:
Child sexual abuse material BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
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an employee of a newspaper, news publication, or news source, printed or on an online or mobile platform, of current news and public interest, while operating as an employee as provided in this subsection, who can ENGR.
an employee of a newspaper, news publication, or news source, printed or on an online or mobile platform, of current news and public interest, while operating as an employee as provided in this subsection, who can provide documentation of such employment with the newspaper, news publication, or news source, or b.
an employee of a radio broadcast station, television broadcast station, cable television operator, or wire service while operating as an employee as provided in this subsection, who can provide documentation of such employment;
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53 Page 2 provide documentation of such employment with the newspaper, news publication, or news source, or b.
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an employee of a radio broadcast station, television broadcast station, cable television operator, or wire service while operating as an employee as provided in this subsection, who can provide documentation of such employment;
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verification through an independent, third-party age verification service that compares the personal information entered by the individual who is seeking access to the material that is available from a commercially available database, or aggregate of databases, that is regularly used by government ENGR.
verification through an independent, third-party age verification service that compares the personal information entered by the individual who is seeking access to the material that is available from a commercially available database, or aggregate of databases, that is regularly used by government agencies and businesses for purpose of age and identity verification, or c.
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53 Page 3 agencies and businesses for purpose of age and identity verification, or c.
Section 843.5.
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Any person who shall willfully or maliciously engage in child abuse, as defined in this section, shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections not exceeding life imprisonment, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine of not less than Five Hundred ENGR.
53 Page 4 Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or both such fine and imprisonment.
53 Page 3 Section 843.5.
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Any person who shall willfully or maliciously engage in child abuse, as defined in this section, shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections not exceeding life imprisonment, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or both such fine and imprisonment.
Any parent or other person who shall willfully or maliciously engage in enabling child neglect shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections not exceeding life imprisonment, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine of not less ENGR.
Any parent or other person who shall willfully or maliciously engage in enabling child neglect shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections not exceeding life imprisonment, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or both such fine and imprisonment.
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Any person responsible for the health, safety, or welfare of a child who shall willfully or maliciously engage in child sexual abuse, as defined in this section, shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections not exceeding life imprisonment, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine of not less ENR.
53 Page 5 than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or both such fine and imprisonment.
53 Page 4 than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or both such fine and imprisonment, except as provided in Section 51.1a of this title or as otherwise provided in subsection F of this section for a child victim under twelve (12) years of age.
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Any person responsible for the health, safety, or welfare of a child who shall willfully or maliciously engage in child sexual abuse, as defined in this section, shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections not exceeding life imprisonment, or by imprisonment in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or both such fine and imprisonment, except as provided in Section 51.1a of this title or as otherwise provided in subsection F of this section for a child victim under twelve (12) years of age.
Any person responsible for the health, safety, or welfare of a child who shall willfully or maliciously engage in child sexual abuse, as defined in this section, to a child under twelve (12) ENGR.
Any person responsible for the health, safety, or welfare of a child who shall willfully or maliciously engage in child sexual abuse, as defined in this section, to a child under twelve (12) years of age shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than twenty-five (25) years nor more than life imprisonment, and by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
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53 Page 6 years of age shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than twenty-five (25) years nor more than life imprisonment, and by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
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Except for persons sentenced to life or life without parole, any person sentenced to imprisonment for two (2) years or more for a violation of this ENGR.
Except for persons sentenced to life or life without parole, any person sentenced to ENR.
53 Page 7 subsection shall be required to serve a term of post-imprisonment supervision pursuant to subparagraph f of paragraph 1 of subsection A of Section 991a of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes under conditions determined by the Department of Corrections.
53 Page 5 imprisonment for two (2) years or more for a violation of this subsection shall be required to serve a term of post-imprisonment supervision pursuant to subparagraph f of paragraph 1 of subsection A of Section 991a of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes under conditions determined by the Department of Corrections.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person convicted of forcible anal or oral sodomy, rape, rape by ENGR.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person convicted of forcible anal or oral sodomy, rape, rape by instrumentation, or lewd molestation of a child under fourteen (14) years of age subsequent to a previous conviction for any offense of forcible anal or oral sodomy, rape, rape by instrumentation, or lewd molestation of a child under fourteen (14) years of age shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life without parole.
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53 Page 8 instrumentation, or lewd molestation of a child under fourteen (14) years of age subsequent to a previous conviction for any offense of forcible anal or oral sodomy, rape, rape by instrumentation, or lewd molestation of a child under fourteen (14) years of age shall be punished by death or by imprisonment for life without parole.
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“Child sexual exploitation” means the willful or malicious sexual exploitation of a child under eighteen (18) years of age by another and includes, but is not limited to:
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human trafficking, as provided for in Section 748 of this title, if the offense involved child trafficking for commercial sex, b.
trafficking in children, as provided for in Section 866 of this title, if the offense was committed for the sexual gratification of any person, ENGR.
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“Child sexual exploitation” means the willful or malicious sexual exploitation of a child under eighteen (18) years of age by another and includes, but is not limited to:
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human trafficking, as provided for in Section 748 of this title, if the offense involved child trafficking for commercial sex, b.
trafficking in children, as provided for in Section of this title, if the offense was committed for the sexual gratification of any person, c.
soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology, as provided for in Section 1040.13a of this title, j.
soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology, as provided for in Section 1040.13a of this title, ENR.
offering or transporting a child for purposes of child sex trafficking, as provided for in Section 1087 of this title, and ENGR.
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offering or transporting a child for purposes of child sex trafficking, as provided for in Section 1087 of this title, and k.
making any oral, written, or electronic or computer- generated lewd or indecent proposal to a child for the child to have unlawful sexual relations or sexual intercourse with any person, ENGR.
making any oral, written, or electronic or computer- generated lewd or indecent proposal to a child for the child to have unlawful sexual relations or sexual intercourse with any person, b.
looking upon, touching, mauling, or feeling the body or private parts of a child in a lewd or lascivious manner or for the purpose of sexual gratification, c.
asking, inviting, enticing, or persuading any child to go alone with any person to a secluded, remote, or secret place for a lewd or lascivious purpose, ENR.
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looking upon, touching, mauling, or feeling the body or private parts of a child in a lewd or lascivious manner or for the purpose of sexual gratification, c.
asking, inviting, enticing, or persuading any child to go alone with any person to a secluded, remote, or secret place for a lewd or lascivious purpose, d.
causing, exposing, forcing, or requiring a child to look upon sexual acts performed in the presence of the child for the purpose of sexual gratification, or ENGR.
causing, exposing, forcing, or requiring a child to look upon sexual acts performed in the presence of the child for the purpose of sexual gratification, or i.
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the foster parent of the child, e.
the foster parent of the child, ENR.
a person eighteen (18) years of age or older with whom the parent of the child cohabitates, who is at least three (3) years older than the child, f.
any other person eighteen (18) years of age or older residing in the home of the child, who is at least three (3) years older than the child, g.
an owner, operator, agent, employee, or volunteer of a public or private residential home, institution, facility, or day treatment program, as defined in ENGR.
53 Page 14 Section 175.20 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes, that the child attended, h.
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a person eighteen (18) years of age or older with whom the parent of the child cohabitates, who is at least three (3) years older than the child, f.
any other person eighteen (18) years of age or older residing in the home of the child, who is at least three (3) years older than the child, g.
an owner, operator, agent, employee, or volunteer of a public or private residential home, institution, facility, or day treatment program, as defined in Section 175.20 of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes, that the child attended, h.
penetration, however slight, of the mouth of the person responsible for a child’s health, safety, or welfare by the penis of the child, or ENGR.
penetration, however slight, of the mouth of the person responsible for a child’s health, safety, or welfare by the penis of the child, or ENR.
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acts of sexual activity with an animal, e.
acts of sexual activity with an animal, ENR.
acts of sadomasochism including:
(1) flagellation or torture by or upon any person who is nude or clad in undergarments or in a costume which is of a revealing nature, or (2) the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise physically restrained on the part of one who is nude or so clothed, f.
acts of excretion in a sexual context, or ENGR.
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acts of sadomasochism including:
(1) flagellation or torture by or upon any person who is nude or clad in undergarments or in a costume which is of a revealing nature, or (2) the condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise physically restrained on the part of one who is nude or so clothed, f.
acts of excretion in a sexual context, or g.
Passed the Senate the 10th day of March, 2025.
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Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the ____ day of __________, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives ENGR.
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53 Page 14 Passed the Senate the 10th day of March, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the Senate Passed the House of Representatives the 29th day of April, 2025.
Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR Received by the Office of the Governor this ____________________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
By:
_________________________________ Approved by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma this _________ day of ___________________, 20_______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
_________________________________ Governor of the State of Oklahoma OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE Received by the Office of the Secretary of State this __________ day of __________________, 20 _______, at _______ o'clock _______ M.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies definitions and terms related to child sexual abuse material and establishes clearer guidelines for penalties associated with related offenses.

  • 15 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 791

    “Child pornography” → “Child sexual abuse material”

    The term 'Child pornography' is replaced with 'Child sexual abuse material' for consistency in legal terminology.

  • 15 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 791

    “Obscene material” → “Obscene”

    The definition of 'Obscene material' is simplified to just 'Obscene' to align with other definitions.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 843.5

    child abuse, as defined in this section → child abuse, as defined in this section, shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment

    The section clarifies the penalties related to child abuse, specifying the nature of conviction and punishment.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 843.5

    child sexual abuse, as defined in this section → child sexual abuse, as defined in this section, shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment

    The amendment clarifies the consequences for engaging in child sexual abuse by detailing the relevant punishments.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 843.5

    shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than twenty-five (25) years nor more than life imprisonment. → shall, upon conviction, be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections not exceeding life imprisonment.

    The language regarding the punishment for certain offenses is harmonized to ensure consistent application of life imprisonment terms.

  • 21 O.S. 2021, Section 843.5

    except as provided in subsection I of this section for a child victim under twelve (12) years of age. → except as provided in Section 51.1a of this title or as otherwise provided in subsection F of this section for a child victim under twelve (12) years of age.

    The update positions specific amendments in relation to child victims under twelve years of age within the context of existing laws.

Action History

  1. Approved by Governor 05/03/2025

  2. Sent to Governor

  3. Signed, returned to Senate

  4. Enrolled, to House

  5. Referred for enrollment

  6. Signed, returned to Senate

  7. Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 83 Nays: 0

  8. General Order

  9. CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee

  10. Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary

  11. Referred to Criminal Judiciary

  12. Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight

  13. First Reading

  14. Engrossed to House

  15. Referred for engrossment

  16. Measure passed: Ayes: 45 Nays: 0

  17. General Order, Considered

  18. Placed on General Order

  19. Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filed

  20. Second Reading referred to Public Safety

  21. Coauthored by Representative West (Tammy) (principal House author)

  22. Authored by Senator Rader

  23. First Reading

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Third Reading

Passed 83 Yea · 0 Nay · 15 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 670012
Unaffiliated 3003
Democrat 13001
Total 830016
% of votes cast 84%0%0%16%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Bennett — Yea
Mr. Speaker — Yea
Alonso-Sandoval — Not Voting
Pittman — Not Voting
VACANCY: — Not Voting
Crosswhite Hader — Yea
Andy Fugate Democrat Yea
Annie Menz Democrat Yea
Cyndi Munson Democrat Yea
Ellen Pogemiller Democrat Yea
Ellyn Hefner Democrat Yea
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Jared Deck Democrat Yea
John Waldron Democrat Yea
Melissa Provenzano Democrat Yea
Meloyde Blancett Democrat Not Voting
Michelle McCane Democrat Yea
Mickey Dollens Democrat Yea
Suzanne Schreiber Democrat Yea
Trish Ranson Democrat Yea
Anthony Moore Republican Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Brad Boles Republican Yea
Brian Hill Republican Yea
Carl Newton Republican Yea
Chad Caldwell Republican Yea
Chris Banning Republican Yea
Chris Kannady Republican Not Voting
Chris Sneed Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Clay Staires Republican Yea
Cody Maynard Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
Cynthia Roe Republican Not Voting
Daniel Pae Republican Yea
Danny Sterling Republican Yea
Danny Williams Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
David Smith Republican Yea
Dell Kerbs Republican Yea
Derrick Hildebrant Republican Yea
Dick Lowe Republican Yea
Eddy Dempsey Republican Yea
Emily Gise Republican Yea
Eric Roberts Republican Yea
Erick Harris Republican Yea
Gabe Woolley Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Gerrid Kendrix Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jason Blair Republican Not Voting
Jay Steagall Republican Yea
Jim Grego Republican Yea
Jim Olsen Republican Yea
Jim Shaw Republican Yea
John George Republican Yea
John Kane Republican Yea
John Pfeiffer Republican Not Voting
Jonathan Wilk Republican Yea
Josh Cantrell Republican Yea
Josh West Republican Yea
Judd Strom Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Ken Luttrell Republican Yea
Kenton Patzkowsky Republican Yea
Kevin West Republican Yea
Marilyn Stark Republican Yea
Mark Chapman Republican Yea
Mark Lawson Republican Not Voting
Mark Lepak Republican Yea
Mark Tedford Republican Not Voting
Max Wolfley Republican Yea
Mike Dobrinski Republican Yea
Mike Kelley Republican Yea
Mike Lay Republican Yea
Mike Osburn Republican Yea
Molly Jenkins Republican Yea
Neil Hays Republican Yea
Nick Archer Republican Yea
Nicole Miller Republican Not Voting
Preston Stinson Republican Not Voting
Rande Worthen Republican Not Voting
Rick West Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Not Voting
Ronny Johns Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea
Rusty Cornwell Republican Yea
Ryan Eaves Republican Yea
Scott Fetgatter Republican Not Voting
Stacy Jo Adams Republican Yea
Stan May Republican Yea
Steve Bashore Republican Yea
T.J. Marti Republican Yea
Tammy Townley Republican Yea
Tammy West Republican Yea
Tim Turner Republican Yea
Tom Gann Republican Yea
Toni Hasenbeck Republican Yea
Trey Caldwell Republican Not Voting

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Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 8000
Democrat 1000
Total 9000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (9)
Member Party Vote
Jacob Rosecrants Democrat Yea
Bob Ed Culver Republican Yea
Collin Duel Republican Yea
David Hardin Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Justin Humphrey Republican Yea
Rande Worthen Republican Yea
Robert Manger Republican Yea
Ross Ford Republican Yea

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Third Reading

Passed 45 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 37002
Democrat 8000
Total 45002
% of votes cast 96%0%0%4%
How each member voted (47)
Member Party Vote
Carri Hicks Democrat Yea
Jo Anna Dossett Democrat Yea
Julia Kirt Democrat Yea
Mark Mann Democrat Yea
Mary B. Boren Democrat Yea
Michael Brooks Democrat Yea
Nikki Nice Democrat Yea
Regina Goodwin Democrat Yea
Aaron Reinhardt Republican Yea
Adam Pugh Republican Yea
Ally Seifried Republican Yea
Avery Frix Republican Yea
Bill Coleman Republican Yea
Brenda Stanley Republican Yea
Brent Howard Republican Yea
Brian Guthrie Republican Yea
Casey Murdock Republican Not Voting
Christi Gillespie Republican Yea
Chuck Hall Republican Yea
Dana Prieto Republican Yea
Darcy Jech Republican Yea
Dave Rader Republican Yea
David Bullard Republican Yea
District 24 Republican Yea
Dusty Deevers Republican Yea
George Burns Republican Yea
Grant Green Republican Yea
Jack Stewart Republican Yea
Jerry Alvord Republican Yea
John Haste Republican Yea
Jonathan Wingard Republican Yea
Julie Daniels Republican Yea
Julie McIntosh Republican Yea
Kelly Hines Republican Yea
Kendal Sacchieri Republican Yea
Kristen Thompson Republican Yea
Lisa Standridge Republican Yea
Lonnie Paxton Republican Yea
Micheal Bergstrom Republican Not Voting
Paul Rosino Republican Yea
Randy Grellner Republican Yea
Roland Pederson Republican Yea
Shane Jett Republican Yea
Spencer Kern Republican Yea
Todd Gollihare Republican Yea
Tom Woods Republican Yea
Warren Hamilton Republican Yea

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