Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 114, Statutes of 2026.
Legislative status
- Introduced
- In Committee
- Reported by Committee
- Floor Vote Scheduled
- Passed One Chamber
- Passed Both Chambers
- Sent to Executive
- Enacted
Summary
The bill lets local governments file consolidation resolutions directly with the county elections official, removes the 12‑card ceiling for voter instruction cards, and shifts the duty of opening and closing proclamations to individual precinct board members. It also permits county or neighboring‑jurisdiction elections officials to canvass returns of consolidated elections, and tightens affidavit reporting of irregularities. These changes aim to simplify election administration and improve consistency across polling places.
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Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 71. Noes 0. Page 6086.) Ordered to the Senate. · Aug 6, 2026
Hearings
- Elections Committee HearingElections · Jul 1, 2026
- Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee HearingElections and Constitutional Amendments · Apr 21, 2026
- Elections and Constitutional AmendmentsSenate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee · Apr 21, 2026
History
- Referred to Com. on ELECTIONS.
- Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 4067.) Ordered to the Assembly.
- In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.
- Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
- From committee: Do pass. Ordered to consent calendar. (Ayes 5. Noes 0. Page 3971.) (April 21).
- Set for hearing April 21.
- Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
- From printer. May be acted upon on or after April 5.
- Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments · sponsor
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