HB 1069 (2026): enabling municipalities and school districts to hold such elections on the day of the state primary.
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HB 1069 (2026)
enabling municipalities and school districts to hold such elections on the day of the state primary.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
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 17, 2026, with 103 people signed in online: 8 in support, 94 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, 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. Joe Sweeney (R - Rock 25) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Ross Berry (R - Hills 44)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 17, 2026, 1:40 PM: 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 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:40 am GP 158
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026