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SB2735Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Election Watchers.

IntroducedSenate Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs

Introduced by Karl Rhoads, District 13

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Specifies that each qualified political party may have one election watcher. Allows the news media to act as election watchers. Allows the clerk to permit additional election watchers. Specifies conditions for election watchers while serving. Effective 8/9/2026.

Where it stands

Referred to EIG, JDC.

January 30, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to EIG, JDC.

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