The bill mandates a needs assessment for implementing ranked choice voting in the District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia B26-0497 requires the Board of Elections to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment before implementing ranked choice voting. The assessment must cover operational capacity, budgetary requirements, staffing, technology, public education needs, and equity impacts. The Board must submit a report to the Mayor and the Council, including a proposed plan, a timeline for phased implementation, and an outreach and education plan. The Board cannot implement ranked choice voting without completing this assessment and submitting the required report.

The bill mandates a needs assessment for implementing ranked choice voting in the District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia B26-0497 requires the Board of Elections to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment before implementing ranked choice voting. The assessment must cover operational capacity, budgetary requirements, staffing, technology, public education needs, and equity impacts. The Board must submit a report to the Mayor and the Council, including a proposed plan, a timeline for phased implementation, and an outreach and education plan. The Board cannot implement ranked choice voting without completing this assessment and submitting the required report.