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H8282Introduced in the House

Makes several amendments to provide for an online nomination paper portal for election nomination papers.

EngrossedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Brandon Voas, District 57

What does this bill do?

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Official description

ELECTIONS -- NOMINATION OF PARTY AND INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES - Makes several amendments to provide for an online nomination paper portal for election nomination papers.

Where it stands

Referred to Senate Judiciary

May 1, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · April 30, 2026

47

Yes

20

No

8

Absent or Not Voting

75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/26/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/16/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (04/30/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Referred to Senate Judiciary

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