Legislation - SB0259

Title: Election Law - Local Boards of Elections - Election Plan Requirements
Sponsored by: Chair, Education, Energy, and the Environment Committee (By Request - Departmental - State Board of Elections)
Status: In the Senate - Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring a local board of elections to submit an election plan to the State Board of Elections for approval at least 7 months before each statewide primary election; establishing requirements related to an election plan; and altering the requirements related to polling place plans, ballot drop box plans, and early voting center plans.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0274

Bill File Type: Pre-Filed

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

By Request of the Governor

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 9/19/2024 Legislative Date 9/19/2024 Action Pre-filed Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/08/2025 Legislative Date 1/08/2025 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Election Law - Local Boards of Elections - Election Plan Requirements Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/14/2025 Legislative Date 1/14/2025 Action Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/03/2025 Legislative Date 2/03/2025 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/03/2025 Legislative Date 2/03/2025 Action Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/24/2025 Legislative Date 2/24/2025 Action Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	9/19/2024	9/19/2024	Pre-filed
Senate	1/08/2025	1/08/2025	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
			Text - First - Election Law - Local Boards of Elections - Election Plan Requirements
Senate	1/14/2025	1/14/2025	Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	2/03/2025	2/03/2025	Hearing canceled
Senate	2/03/2025	2/03/2025	Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
			Vote - Senate - Committee - Education, Energy, and the Environment	Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	2/24/2025	2/24/2025	Favorable Report by Education, Energy, and the Environment

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