Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to ballot contents for certain elected offices
Sponsored by Rep. Austin Harris (R)
Topics:Elections & votingTaxes
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 27, 2026
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary When people vote for candidates who have the power to create or vote on taxes, the candidate's political party must be printed next to their name on the ballot. This change affects voters and the candidates running for office.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires the political party of a candidate for election to an office with the authority to propose, approve, levy, or vote for a tax to be printed after the name of the candidate on the ballot.
House subcommittee
Named January 27, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part