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Committee advances H 603 on Capitol Mall property and camping despite recorded NAY requests
Summary
H 603, addressing the Capitol Mall, property and camping, was advanced to the House floor with a DO PASS recommendation after testimony from Caleb Jacobs of Cicero Action; three representatives asked to be recorded as voting NAY.
The House Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee voted Feb. 19, 2026 to advance H 603, a bill described in the minutes as concerning the Capitol Mall, property, and camping. Chairman Skaug presented the bill and Caleb Jacobs of Cicero Action testified in support. Committee members asked for clarification about infractions and what prompted the legislation during discussion.
Rep. Scott moved the DO PASS recommendation and the motion carried by voice vote. The minutes record that Reps. Rubel, Gannon and Mathias requested to be recorded as voting NAY. Rep. Skaug will sponsor H 603 on the House floor. The committee minutes do not include a numeric roll-call tally; they record the outcome as "motion carried by voice vote" with the three NAYs noted.
