Elections: official canvass.

Summary

The bill shortens the time counties and other local jurisdictions have to count all ballots and certify election results from 30 days to 10 days, and reduces the deadline for sending those results to the Secretary of State from 31 days to 11 days. It also forces the Secretary of State to certify and file the statewide statement of the vote within two days after receiving all local results, and requires both local and state results to be posted online in a downloadable spreadsheet format for at least ten years. The measure would create a state‑mandated local program, with reimbursement for any added costs.

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Hearings

• Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee Hearing
  Elections and Constitutional Amendments · Apr 1, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Apr 1, 2025April 1 set for first hearing. Held in committee without recommendation.
3. Mar 20, 2025Set for hearing April 1.
4. Feb 26, 2025Referred to Com. on E. & C.A.
5. Feb 18, 2025From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 17.
6. Feb 14, 2025Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Sponsors

• Choi · sponsor
• Alvarado-Gil
• Grove

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