Committee approves temporary early-voting date adjustments for certain special elections

Feb 25, 2025

S.B. 5101, which would permit early voting adjustments for certain special elections (with automatic repeal upon expiration), was reported from committee after members discussed giving discretion to boards of elections.

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The Senate Elections Committee on Feb. 25, 2025, reported Senate Bill 5101, a bill to amend election law to permit early voting for certain special elections and to provide for repeal of the provisions upon expiration. The sponsor explained the measure would allow flexibility around religious holidays such as Easter and Passover.

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