relative to public inspection of absentee ballot lists.
HB 158 would allow the public to inspect lists showing who voted absentee in elections. It directly affects voters and election observers by providing transparency into absentee ballot usage. The bill requires election officials to make these lists available for public review, typically at designated locations or online. This is a procedural change focused on election transparency, not a substantive policy shift. The bill is currently in committee with a majority committee report recommending passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2025
Last action Nov 14, 2025
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Total actions
10
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Nov 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
lower
Nov 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 09/16/2025 (Vote 10-7; RC)
lower
Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
lower
Jan 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Election Law HJ 2 P. 8
lower
1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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