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S2491Introduced in the Senate

Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028.

Passed

Introduced by Matthew LaMountain, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

ELECTIONS -- PRIMARIES FOR ELECTION OF DELEGATES TO NATIONAL CONVENTIONS AND FOR PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE - Changes the date for the election of delegates to the conventions from the fourth Tuesday in April to the first Tuesday in March 2028.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

3 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Passage In Concurrence · June 11, 2026

63

Yes

0

No

12

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 Senate Judiciary

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Meeting postponed (02/24/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/26/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  6. Scheduled for consideration (06/02/2026)

  7. Committee recommends passage

  8. Placed on Senate Calendar (06/04/2026)

  9. Senate read and passed

  10. Placed on the House Consent Calendar (06/11/2026)

  11. House passed in concurrence

  12. Transmitted to Governor

  13. Signed by Governor

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