HB 1163-FN (2026): requiring the secretary of state to create and maintain a uniform election records management system.

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HB 1163-FN (2026)

requiring the secretary of state to create and maintain a uniform election records management system.

  • 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 January 20, 2026, with 4 people signed in online: 2 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 20, 2026, 10:45 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
  • January 27, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
  • February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
  • January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:45 am GP 158
  • January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
  • January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026

Laws It Would Change

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