Staff Analysis of the Legislation
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04.19.2022 The Senate Judiciary Committee did not take action on this bill because it was already recalled to the Senate calendar.
04.12.2022 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments change the municipal election certification period from 2 to 10 days. The amendment also creates a 3-14 day early voting period depending on the type of election and 2-7 early voting locations in each county.
04.06.2022 A Senate Judiciary subcommittee carried this bill over.
02.22.2022 The House Judiciary Committee gave this bill a favorable report as amended. The amendments adopted were advocated by county election officials and the League of Women Voters.
02.16.2022 The House Judiciary Committee met but did not take action on the bill.
02.15.2022 The House Judiciary Election Laws subcommittee gave this bill a favorable report as amended with a strike and insert amendment that did not materially affect municipal elections.
02.09.2022 The House Judiciary Election Laws subcommittee heard testimony on the bill but did not take any action.
Summary of the bill as introduced: Changes the early voting and absentee election process. The bill also prohibits candidates from filing for more than one office at the same time. |
