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| Date | No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/21 | HB 2276 | Establishes Guidelines for Verifying and Protecting Voter Registration Information | Conference Report Adopted - Senate (22 - 18) |
| 2/20 | SB 1009 | Authorizes Ranked Choice Voting for Certain Local Elections | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (20 - 19) |
| 2/18 | HB 1657 | Establishes Timelines for Removal of Ineligible Voters | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 19) |
| 2/14 | HB 2056 | Authorizes Localities to Set Hours of Operation for Satellite Voting Locations | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
| 2/14 | HB 2277 | Establishes Regulations for Electoral Board Members | Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 14) |
| 2/04 | SB 1002 | Prohibits the Use of Campaign Funds for Personal Expenses | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 4) |
| 2/04 | SB 1002 | Prohibits the Use of Campaign Funds for Personal Expenses | Bill Passed - Senate (36 - 4) |
| 1/31 | HJR 2 | Establishes a Constitutional Amendment that Restores Felon Voting Rights | Joint Resolution Passed - Senate (21 - 18) |