H7782

Increases from seven (7) days to nine (9) days the period of time in which a request for a recount of the votes cast can be made to the board of elections. No certificates of election may be issued, until the recount if any is completed.

Complete·6/10/26
Introduced Text

Extends the recount request period from seven to nine days after election declaration.

This bill extends the period for requesting a recount of votes from seven to nine days after the election results are declared. It mandates that no certificates of election can be issued until any requested recount is completed. This change applies to candidates challenging the election results.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

9 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 28

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Consideration

Apr 30

12:00 AM

House State Government & Elections Consideration

History

Jun 10

House

Signed by Governor

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed in concurrence

Jun 4

House

Transmitted to Governor