HB1185

Require that a voter use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking an optical scan ballot.

Introduced·1/29/26
Introduced Text

Requires voters to use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking optical scan ballots.

The bill amends the law to specify that voters must use a black ink ballpoint pen when marking their choices on optical scan ballots. Previously, voters could use a pencil or other marking instruments, but now only black ink ballpoint pens are allowed. This change aims to ensure the clarity and legibility of voter marks on optical scan ballots.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Tabled

12 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 4

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 4

House

Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1

Feb 4

House

State Affairs Tabled, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0.

Jan 29

House

First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 179