Recognizing Guardian Ad Litems and Court Appointed Special Advocates.
HCR 34 is a concurrent resolution formally acknowledging the work of Guardian ad Litem professionals and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) in child welfare cases. It recognizes their role in advocating for children's best interests within the court system. This resolution does not create new laws or alter policies; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment of these volunteers' contributions. The bill was introduced by Representative Garcia Wilburn and has advanced through initial readings in both chambers.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Last action Apr 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
First reading: adopted voice vote
upper
Mar 31, 2025
Lower · Passed
First reading: adopted
lower
2 primary · 33 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Rod Bray
RRepublican
P
Victoria Garcia Wilburn
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Burton
DDemocratic
Co
Becky Cash
RRepublican
Co
Ben Smaltz
RRepublican
Co
Blake Johnson
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Heaton
RRepublican
Co
Carolyn Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Cherrish Pryor
DDemocratic
Co
Chuck Moseley
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Heine
RRepublican
Co
Earl Harris
DDemocratic
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