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Committee advances SJR551 to move most county elections to August/November; 7‑2 vote
Summary
SJR551, a proposed constitutional amendment to move county election dates into August and November (leaving assessors on current schedule), passed the Judiciary Committee 7–2 and will appear on the calendar; sponsors cited cost savings and turnout gains, and the measure requires two successive legislative approvals before a 2030 ballot placement.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 7–2 to advance SJR551, a constitutional amendment proposal that would shift most county elections into August and November and leave assessor elections on their existing timeframe. The sponsor said the change would reduce one standalone election and save taxpayer dollars while aligning many local votes with higher‑turnout elections.
During the presentation the sponsor noted the measure must receive constitutional approval in this session, then obtain a two‑thirds vote in the following session, and — if approved — go on the 2030 gubernatorial ballot. After brief questions the committee adopted the motion to advance the resolution to the calendar with seven ayes and two noes.
