Legislation - SB0949

Title: Election Law - Canvassing of Absentee Ballots - Preemption by Federal Judicial Action
Sponsored by: Senator Kagan
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

Synopsis

Requiring the State Administrator of Elections to establish a uniform tabulation policy for absentee ballots with federal contests only if there is an occurrence of federal judicial action regarding the timely receipt of certain absentee ballots that preempts a certain State law and regulation; and requiring the State Administrator to provide certain additional notice to voters regarding absentee ballots under certain circumstances using certain methods.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Emergency Bill

Cross-filed with: HB1069

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): Upon Enactment

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/10/2026 Legislative Date 2/10/2026 Action Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Election Law - Canvassing of Absentee Ballots - Preemption by Federal Judicial Action Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
Senate	2/10/2026	2/10/2026	Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Election Law - Canvassing of Absentee Ballots - Preemption by Federal Judicial Action

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