Why 2/5: This is a minor administrative change to align existing deadlines for collecting election results, with minimal direct impact on voters.
The bill streamlines election operations by removing a conflicting deadline for state election officials to collect primary election vote counts. It aligns the timeline for obtaining primary election results with the existing 10-day deadline for general elections, ensuring consistency in administrative procedures.
Referred to committee
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Cleared committee
Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 0-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1321ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Primaries; abstract of votes, law-enforcement officer to obtain returns not forwarded.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1321)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 776 (effective 7/1/2026)