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House panel moves to report bill banning ranked‑choice voting after hours of testimony
Summary
The House Committee on Election Integrity reported HB 4,707 with a 6‑3 committee vote after testimony for and against a statewide ban on ranked‑choice voting; witnesses cited auditing, cost and voter‑confusion concerns while supporters urged expanded voter choice.
The House Committee on Election Integrity voted to report House Bill 4,707 with a recommendation after extended testimony and questions about ranked‑choice voting (RCV).
Representative Hoadley moved the bill out of committee and, after a roll call, the motion prevailed with six yeas and three nays. The transcript records the roll call as: Smith — yes; Spots — yes; Altman — yes; Alexander — yes; Hoadley — yes; Pablo — yes; Wooden — no; Colzard — no; Song — no. The bill will be referred onward per the committee’s rules process.
Sponsor testimony and opponents’ concerns
Sponsor Chair Smith said HB 4,707 would "ensure that the principles of 1 person, 1 vote continues" and argued RCV would add confusion and further strain clerks after the 2022 changes from Proposal 2. "By prohibiting ranked choice voting, we will ensure that the principles of 1 person, 1 vote continues," she said.
A string of witnesses testified both for and against the…
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