HB 1391 (2026): establishing a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.
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HB 1391 (2026)
establishing a commission to study the implementation of a single ballot primary election.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
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 10, 2026, with 87 people signed in online: 81 in support and 6 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2026 and February 17, 2026. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, by a vote of 11–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Eleana Colby (D - Merr 9) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Luz Bay (D - Straf 21)
- Rep. Tracy Bricchi (D - Merr 15)
- Rep. Matthew Coker (R - Belk 2)
- Rep. Alissandra Murray (D - Hills 20)
- Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21)
- Rep. Jared Sullivan (D - Graf 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 10, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 17, 2026, 1:40 PM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 10:40 am GP 158
- February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 158
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
- February 17, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 11-5; RC)
- March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study