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Bill would delay effect of state election board rules issued within 75 days of an election until 30 days after the vote
Summary
Sponsor said HB 728 would prevent rules or regulations issued by the State Elections Board within 75 days of an election from taking effect until 30 days after that election, aiming to provide clarity for election officials and voters; the bill was presented and not voted on in committee.
House Bill 728 would bar rules and regulations issued by the state elections board within 75 days of an election from going into effect until 30 days after that election.
The sponsor told the committee the proposal is intended to provide confidence and clarity to election officials and voters by preventing last-minute regulatory changes from taking effect immediately before a contest. "House Bill 728 provides confidence and clarity to our state election officials, but more importantly, to our voters by requiring any rules and regs issued by the state elections board within 75 days of an election don't go into effect until 30 days after the election," the presenter said.
The committee did not take a recorded vote during the hearing. The sponsor asked that the clerk read the bill again for the record.
Why it matters: The bill would limit last-minute regulatory changes by the State Elections Board ahead of elections, which sponsors say is intended to reduce confusion and improve voter confidence.
Next steps: HB 728 was presented and may be considered in committee and later on the floor; no formal vote was recorded at this hearing.
