Bills › 90th General Assembly

HF 716Signed by Governor · June 1, 2023

Relating to elections, including primary elections, political party caucuses, updates to the statewide voter registration system, and costs of preparing lists of voters

Sponsored by the House Ways and Means Committee

Topics:Elections & voting

Same legislation: HSB 245

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedApril 10, 2023
  2. Done: SubcommitteeApril 10, 2023
  3. Done: House committeeApril 13, 2023
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMay 1, 202361–33
  5. Done: Senate committeeMay 3, 2023
  6. Done: Passes the SenateMay 4, 202333–16
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 11, 2023
  8. Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2023

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.

Amendments · 2

2 adopted · 0 failed. Newest first.

  • H-1325 · filed May 1, 2023 by
    AI summary This amendment changes the rules for who can vote at a precinct caucus by allowing political parties to set their own rules for participation, including voter registration requirements. It also removes a section of the bill regarding the costs of preparing voter lists. Its wording →
    Adopted
    May 1, 2023
  • H-1260 · filed April 19, 2023 by
    AI summary This amendment adds primary elections to the list of topics covered by the bill. It also changes how tie votes are handled for state senator or representative positions by allowing party precinct committee members to select the winner. Its wording →
    Adopted
    May 1, 2023