SB2101Introduced in the Senate
ELEC CD-PETITION FOR QUESTIONS
Introduced by Erica Harriss, District 56
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Election Code. Provides that a public question may be initiated by the filing with the clerk or secretary of the governmental unit of a petition signed by a number of qualified electors equal to or greater than at least 4% of the total votes cast for candidates for Governor in the preceding gubernatorial election (rather than 8% of the total votes cast for candidates for Governor in the preceding gubernatorial election), requesting the submission of the proposal for such action to the voters of the governmental unit at a regular election. Makes conforming changes.
Where it stands
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Erica Harriss
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Executive
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
To Elections
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Re-assigned to Executive
To Elections
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
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