Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to establish a special district to be the seat of state government.
HJR 86 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the state legislature to establish a special district to serve as the seat of state government. If approved by voters, this change would grant the legislature authority to create a new designated area - separate from existing counties - for state government offices and operations. The bill does not specify a location but provides the mechanism for the legislature to choose a site for the new government seat. This amendment would directly affect state government organization and potentially impact residents in the area where the special district is established.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025
Last action Mar 7, 2025
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Total actions
3
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Committee
1
Mar 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
lower
Mar 7, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Briscoe Cain
RRepublican
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