Committee opens bill files for write-in rules and other election-technical changes

Oct 15, 2025

After a series of proposals from the lieutenant governor—s office, the Government Operations Interim Committee unanimously opened a bill file to clarify write-in vote handling and opened a separate technical bill file for other election code cleanups.

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The lieutenant governor—s office presented a set of proposed technical changes and procedural clarifications aimed at speeding adjudication of write-in votes and reducing inconsistent local practices.

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