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Senate amends special‑district elections bill to require elections and county reimbursement; 1st Sub. HB 227 moves to third reading
Summary
First Substitute House Bill 227 was amended on the Senate floor to require special‑district elections be held at general elections and at the same locations and to require special districts reimburse counties for election costs; the amendment changing appointed boards to elected ones passed and the bill advanced to third reading (23–5).
Senator Blackcomb opened debate on First Substitute House Bill 227, a measure addressing elections for special districts. The bill would require elections for special districts to take place at general elections and at the same polling location, a change intended to reduce long waits and improve voter turnout in special‑district…
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