HB 1462 (2026): relative to election law complaints.
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HB 1462 (2026)
relative to election law complaints.
- 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 27, 2026, with 93 people signed in online: 5 in support and 88 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 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. Claudine Burnham (R - Straf 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ross Berry (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. Marie Louise Bjelobrk (R - Graf 5)
- Rep. Susan DeRoy (R - Straf 3)
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19)
- Rep. Robert Wherry (R - Hills 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 1:40 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 3, 2026, 10:10 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
- January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:10 am GP 158
- February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026