Number state ballot issues consecutively based on prior election
This bill amends election laws to ensure that state ballot questions are numbered consecutively based on the sequence from the previous election, resetting to number one once the count reaches 500. It also establishes a specific order for grouping local issues on ballots, such as county and municipal questions, and requires that the percentage of votes needed to pass each measure be clearly printed. Additionally, the legislation mandates that full text for ballot proposals be posted at polling places if a condensed version appears on the ballot itself. These changes aim to standardize how voters see and number ballot measures while ensuring transparency about voting requirements.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Senate Passage
May 2024
Governor
Introduced May 28, 2024
Last action May 28, 2024
Floor votes · Senate May 28, 2024
How they voted
21–8
Passed
Total votes 29
May 28, 2024
D
Democratic7
100% Nay
R
Republican22
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
1
Key actions
1
Committee
0
May 28, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
2 primary · 49 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adam Mathews
RRepublican
P
Bob Peterson
RRepublican
Co
Adam Holmes
RRepublican
Co
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Brenner
RRepublican
Co
Angie King
RRepublican
Co
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
Co
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
Co
Beth Liston
DDemocratic
Co
Brett Hillyer
RRepublican
Co
Brian Lampton
RRepublican
Co
Brian Lorenz
RRepublican
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