CACR 31 (2026): relating to ballot reconciliation. Providing that the state adopt certain provisions and penalties relative to the ballot reconciliation process.
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CACR 31 (2026)
relating to ballot reconciliation. Providing that the state adopt certain provisions and penalties relative to the ballot reconciliation process.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Constitutional Amendments
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026, with 21 people signed in online: 3 in support and 18 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mike Belcher (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Claudine Burnham (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Linda McGrath (R - Rock 40)
- Rep. Robert Wherry (R - Hills 13)
- Rep. Clayton Wood (R - Merr 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 2:40 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 10, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 02:40 pm GP 158
- February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- February 10, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/10/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026
Laws It Would Change
- A new article of the state Constitution, after Part Second, Article 32