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House passes bill prohibiting ranked‑choice voting in local elections after brief floor debate
2278134 · February 12, 2025
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Summary
House Bill 165, which prevents the use of ranked‑choice voting for certain local elections, passed after members debated the pros and cons of ranked‑choice systems. A pro‑RCV amendment was withdrawn; the bill passed 47–13 with 2 excused.
Lawmakers approved House Bill 165, a proposal that would prohibit ranked‑choice voting for specified local elections. The measure reached third reading after floor debate that included supporters urging a ban and opponents urging local control and experimentation with alternate voting systems.
Representative Chestyck,…
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