HB1185Introduced in the House
Require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.
Introduced by Logan Manhart, District 1
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.
Where it stands
State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
February 4, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: Tabled · February 4, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Tim Reisch | 8 | Yes |
| Bethany Soye | 9 | Absent |
| Erin Healy | 10 | Yes |
| Greg Jamison | 12 | Yes |
| Karla Lems | 16 | Yes |
| Jessica Bahmuller | 19 | Yes |
| Marty Overweg | 21 | Yes |
| Spencer Gosch | 23 | Yes |
| Jon Hansen | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 179
Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.
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