SB177Introduced in the Senate
Clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.
Introduced by Greg Blanc, District 35
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Clarify the requirements for marking an optical scan ballot.
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 Amended · March 2, 2026
62
Yes
3
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
Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
State Affairs Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 18 Amendment 177C
State Affairs Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 18
Certified uncontested, placed on consent S.J. 18
Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 233
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 294
Scheduled for hearing
State Affairs Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 11, NAYS 1.
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 62, NAYS 3. 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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