BILL · 2009–10 SESSION

SB 5456: Office of citizen advocate

Creating the office of the citizen advocate.

Summary

The Office of the Citizen Advocate is created within the legislative branch. The citizen advocate serves a six-year term, and is chosen by a selection committee, made up of nine members: four members of the House of Representatives, four members of the Senate, and one appointed by the Governor.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5456), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to the office of the citizen advocate;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5456 (2025–26) Cannabis industry · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5456 (2023–24) Minimum parking requirements · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5456 (2021–22) Crime of swarming · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5456 (2019–20) American or recycled steel · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5456 (2017–18) Unpaid accounts · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5456 (2015–16) Ticket sales over internet · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5456 (2013–14) Detentions · Enacted · Chapter 334, Laws of 2013
SB 5456 (2011–12) Death penalty elimination · Did not pass · died in committee