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SB44Introduced in the Senate

Relative to hand counts of ballots in elections.

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Introduced by Kevin Avard, District 12

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Official description

Relative to hand counts of ballots in elections.

Where it stands

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 50

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Senate Journal 3

  2. Hearing: 01/21/2025, Room 103, Legislative Office Building, 09:30 am; Senate Calendar 7

  3. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0730s, 03/13/2025; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 12

  4. Committee Amendment # 2025-0730s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/13/2025; Senate Journal 7

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0730s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; Senate Journal 7

  6. Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Election Law House Journal 11 P. 110

  7. Public Hearing: 04/22/2025 10:00 am Legislative Office Building 306-308

  8. ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/29/2025 10:00 am Legislative Office Building 306-308

  9. Executive Session: 05/27/2025 10:00 am Legislative Office Building 306-308

  10. Retained in Committee

  11. Executive Session: 09/16/2025 10:15 am GP 158

  12. Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 09/16/2025 (Vote 17-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 51 P. 9

  13. Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 50

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