Why 4/5: It changes how election administration, voter education, and voter registration programs can be funded.
This bill would allow election officials to accept private donations and services for voter education, registration, and other election expenses, removing a previous ban. However, any monetary gifts or grants over $1,000 would require approval by a two-thirds majority vote from either the State Board of Elections or the local governing body.
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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Passed by for the day
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB639ER)
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Summarized from the official bill text (“Elections; administration, acceptance of certain gifts and funding, approval required.”) · Read the actual bill →
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB639)
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House