Senate Committee Advances Post‑election Audit Bill After Debate Over Selection and Costs

Feb 25, 2026

A Senate committee voted 9‑5 to give HB 95 a favorable report as amended. The bill requires post‑election audits of at least one randomly selected precinct (excluding absentee and provisional ballots); members debated how randomness and inspectors will be documented and who bears costs.

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A Senate committee on Wednesday advanced HB 95, a bill to require post‑election audits of general election precincts, by a 9‑5 vote after members debated how audit targets would be chosen and who would perform and pay for the work.

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