PR26-0410

Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Needs Assessment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Introduced·11/25/25
Tion Text

The bill mandates an immediate assessment by the Board of Elections on ranked choice voting readiness and impacts.

The bill requires the Board of Elections to conduct an urgent assessment of ranked choice voting, covering institutional readiness, equity impacts, best practices from other jurisdictions, and a detailed implementation plan. This includes costs, timelines, milestones, and a voter-education strategy. The Council declares this as an emergency to prevent deployment without necessary assessments to ensure voter access and a smooth transition.

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History

Dec 2, 2025

Council

Retained by the Council

Dec 2, 2025

Council

Agendized; not considered at the request of CM Felder

Nov 25, 2025

Council

Introduced in Office of the Secretary