S2147Introduced in the Senate
Requires that the primary election date, statutorily the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday when Labor Day is the day before said Tuesday. No other filing deadlines would be affected.
Introduced by John Burke, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
ELECTIONS -- PRIMARY ELECTIONS - Requires that the primary election date, statutorily the eighth Tuesday preceding the biennial state elections, shall be held on the Wednesday when Labor Day is the day before said Tuesday. No other filing deadlines would be affected.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
April 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · April 16, 2026
64
Yes
0
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
75 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Edith Ajello | 1 | Yes |
| Christopher Blazejewski | 2 | Yes |
| Nathan Biah | 3 | Yes |
| Rebecca Kislak | 4 | Yes |
| Anthony DeSimone | 5 | Yes |
| Raymond Hull | 6 | Not Voting |
| David Morales | 7 | Yes |
| John Lombardi | 8 | Yes |
| Enrique Sanchez | 9 | Yes |
| Scott Slater | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Scheduled for consideration (03/26/2026)
Proposed Substitute
Committee recommends passage of Sub A
Placed on Senate Calendar (03/31/2026)
Senate passed Sub A
Referred to House State Government & Elections
Scheduled for consideration (04/07/2026)
Committee recommends passage of Sub A in concurrence
Placed on House Calendar (04/16/2026)
House passed Sub A in concurrence
Transmitted to Governor
Signed by Governor
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