HB 1223 (2026): relative to the moderator's authority to verify the device count during an election.
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HB 1223 (2026)
relative to the moderator's authority to verify the device count during an election.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- 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 3, 2026, with 199 people signed in online: 41 in support and 158 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 12, 2026 the House failed “Special Order next order ofbusiness” on a division vote 27–319, on a motion by Rep. Kevin Scully.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kevin Scully (R - Hills 8) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Rep. Jose Cambrils (R - Merr 4)
- Rep. Catherine Kenny (R - Hills 13)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Alvin See (R - Merr 26)
- Rep. Clayton Wood (R - Merr 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 12, 2026, House: Special Order next order ofbusiness — yeas 27, nays 319, failed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 158
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 10, 2026: Removed from Consent (Reps. Scully, Bernardy, Hill, L. Miner, Cambrils, Sabourin dit Choiniere, Ohm, McFarlane, Porcelli, Kenny) 03/10/2026
- March 12, 2026: Special Order next order ofbusiness (Rep. Scully): MF DV 27-319 03/12/2026