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HB 51: Elections

GENERAL BILL by Rudman

Elections; Requires write-in candidates to pay certain fees; prohibits write-in candidate from being considered opponent for certain purposes; requires DOS to adopt rules for security of voting systems; requires such rules to prohibit connection to internet; authorizes counties to count ballots by hand at precinct level.

Effective Date: 7/1/2025
Last Action: 12/16/2024 House - Filed
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/16/2024 House • Filed

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  • HB 51, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 12/16/2024 at 2:28 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Citations - Statutes (6)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    99.061 Method of qualifying for nomination or election to federal, state, county, or district office. Page 1 (pdf)
    99.092 Qualifying fee of candidate; notification of Department of State. Page 2 (pdf)
    100.012 Page 4 (pdf)
    101.015 Standards for voting systems. Page 5 (pdf)
    101.5604 Adoption of system; procurement of equipment; commercial tabulations. Page 5 (pdf)
    105.031 Qualification; filing fee; candidate’s oath; items required to be filed. Page 3 (pdf)

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