SB0054Introduced in the Senate
ELEC CD-VOTE BY MAIL COUNT
Introduced by Seth Lewis, District 24
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Election Code. Provides that all election authorities shall provide regular updates to the State Board of Elections concerning votes tabulated by that election authority. Provides that the State Board of Elections shall make this information available to the public at least every 48 hours. Provides that, no later than January 1, 2026, the State Board of Elections shall adopt standards concerning how election authorities release information about the total number of vote by mail ballots that have been tabulated by the election authority. Provides that, beginning with the 2026 primary election and all primary, consolidated, general and special elections thereafter, all election authorities shall adhere to the standards adopted by the State Board of Elections. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
May 30, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Seth Lewis
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
To Elections
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Andrew S. Chesney
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
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