SB270Introduced in the Senate
The right of appeal for complainants aggrieved by decisions of the Elections Commission concerning the conduct of election officials.
Introduced by Van Wanggaard, District 21
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act to amend 5.06 (8) of the statutes; Relating to: the right of appeal for complainants aggrieved by decisions of the Elections Commission concerning the conduct of election officials.
Where it stands
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
May 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly: Read a third time and concurred in · November 19, 2025
54
Yes
43
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
99 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Joel Kitchens | 1 | Yes |
| Shae Sortwell | 2 | Yes |
| Ron Tusler | 3 | Yes |
| David Steffen | 4 | Yes |
| Joy Goeben | 5 | Yes |
| Elijah Behnke | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Kirsch | 7 | No |
| Sylvia Ortiz-Velez | 8 | No |
| Pricilla Prado | 9 | Not Voting |
| Darrin Madison | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced
Read first time and referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs
Senator Kapenga added as a coauthor
Public hearing held
Executive action taken
Report passage recommended by Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs, Ayes 3, Noes 2
Available for scheduling
Placed on calendar 10-14-2025 pursuant to Senate Rule 18(1)
Read a second time
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended to give bill its third reading
Read a third time and passed
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Senate
Read first time and referred to committee on Rules
Placed on calendar 11-19-2025 by Committee on Rules
Rules suspended to withdraw from calendar and take up
Read a second time
Ordered to a third reading
Rules suspended
Read a third time and concurred in, Ayes 54, Noes 43
Ordered immediately messaged
Received from Assembly concurred in
Report correctly enrolled
Presented to the Governor on 12-4-2025
Report vetoed by the Governor on 12-5-2025
Placed on calendar 5-12-2026 pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (2)(a)
Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
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