SB 212 (2025): changing references from "votes" to "ballots" in the laws regarding elections.
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SB 212 (2025)
changing references from "votes" to "ballots" in the laws regarding elections.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
- Chapter law: 102
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2025. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2025-0393s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-0393s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 6, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On March 6, 2025 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 27, 2025 and was referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 22, 2025, with 4 people signed in online: 2 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2025-1695h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2025-1695h) was adopted on a voice vote on May 1, 2025, changing the text of the bill. On May 1, 2025 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On May 8, 2025 the Senate voted to agree to the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. James Gray. The bill was enrolled on June 5, 2025 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 17, 2025, making it Chapter 102 of the session laws. It took effect on June 17, 2025.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2025, 9:45 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, LOB 103
- March 6, 2025: floor debate, Senate
- April 22, 2025, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
- April 22, 2025, 10:20 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
- May 1, 2025: consent calendar, House
- May 8, 2025: floor debate, Senate
Votes
- March 6, 2025, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0393s — voice vote, passed
- May 1, 2025, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1695h — voice vote, passed
- May 8, 2025, Senate: Concur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- February 4, 2025: Hearing: 02/04/2025, Room 103, LOB, 09:45 am
- March 6, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0393s, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC
- March 6, 2025: Committee Amendment # 2025-0393s, AA, VV; 03/06/2025
- March 6, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0393s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/06/2025
- March 27, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Election Law
- April 22, 2025: Public Hearing: 04/22/2025 10:20 am LOB 306-308
- April 22, 2025: Executive Session: 04/22/2025 10:20 am LOB 306-308
- April 22, 2025: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1695h 04/22/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- April 29, 2025: ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/29/2025 10:00 am LOB 306-308
- May 1, 2025: Amendment # 2025-1695h: AA VV 05/01/2025
- May 1, 2025: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1695h: MA VV 05/01/2025
- May 8, 2025: Sen. Gray Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/08/2025
- June 5, 2025: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/05/2025)
- June 5, 2025: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/05/2025
- June 17, 2025: Signed by the Governor on 06/17/2025; Chapter 0102; Effective 06/17/2025