SB138

Revise the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed.

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Amends the time frame for completing a recount in school board elections.

The bill revises the time within which a recount for a school board election must be completed. It mandates that any recount conducted under this section must be completed before the annual meeting of the board. The bill also details the process for setting the time and place for a recount, including the appointment of a recount board consisting of one individual chosen by each candidate involved in the recount. If the recount board consists of an even number of persons, an additional member must be appointed by the business manager, who must be agreeable to each candidate involved.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

66 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25

12:00 AM

House Education Hearing

Feb 12

12:00 AM

Senate Education Hearing

History

Mar 5

Senate

Signed by the Governor on March 05, 2026 S.J. 474

Mar 4

Senate

Delivered to the Governor on March 04, 2026 S.J. 455

Mar 3

House

Signed by the Speaker H.J. 493