SB171Introduced in the Senate
Amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
Introduced by Leslie Heinemann, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 550
March 30, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Concurred in amendments · March 10, 2026
32
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
35 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Rohl | 1 | Yes |
| Steve Kolbeck | 2 | Yes |
| Carl Perry | 3 | Yes |
| Stephanie Sauder | 4 | Yes |
| Glen Vilhauer | 5 | Yes |
| Ernie Otten | 6 | Yes |
| Tim Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Casey Crabtree | 8 | Yes |
| Joy Hohn | 9 | Yes |
| Liz Larson | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First read in Senate and referred to Senate State Affairs S.J. 141
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 9, NAYS 0. S.J. 15
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2. S.J. 201
First Reading House H.J. 247
Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 262
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed Amendment 171A
State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 0.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 56, NAYS 11. H.J. 526
Senate Concurred in amendments, Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 2. S.J. 511
Signed by the President S.J. 525
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 560
Delivered to the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 539
Signed by the Governor on March 30, 2026 S.J. 550
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