SB176Introduced in the Senate
Amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.
Introduced by Amber Hulse, District 30
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend the period of time before which ballots and other election materials may be destroyed following an election.
Where it stands
Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 529
March 12, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: Do Pass · March 2, 2026
64
Yes
1
No
5
Absent or Not Voting
70 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Logan Manhart | 1 | Yes |
| Nick Fosness | 1 | Yes |
| David Kull | 2 | Yes |
| John Sjaarda | 2 | Yes |
| Al Novstrup | 3 | Yes |
| Brandei Schaefbauer | 3 | Yes |
| Dylan Jordan | 4 | Yes |
| Kent Roe | 4 | Yes |
| Josephine Garcia | 5 | Yes |
| Matt Roby | 5 | 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
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 15
Senate Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 199
First Reading House H.J. 247
Referred to House State Affairs H.J. 262
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
House of Representatives Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 64, NAYS 1. H.J. 475
Signed by the President S.J. 448
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 516
Delivered to the Governor on March 05, 2026 S.J. 477
Signed by the Governor on March 12, 2026 S.J. 529
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