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HB26-1293 • 2026

Modernization of Requirements for Ballot Information Booklet

The act amends the statutory requirements for the ballot information booklet (booklet) to conform with modern drafting practices and to remove antiquated and redundant language from the booklet's requ

Elections
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Rep. C. Espenoza, Rep. S. Luck, Sen. T. Exum, Rep. M. Carter, Rep. B. Bradley, Rep. M. Duran, Rep. E. Hamrick, Rep. J. Phillips, Sen. J. Coleman
Last action
2026-05-04
Official status
Governor Signed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary confirms enactment but does not provide a specific effective date or implementation timeline.

Modernizing the Ballot Information Booklet Rules

This law updates the rules for writing the ballot information booklet to use modern language and removes old, repeated words.

What This Bill Does

  • Updates statutory requirements for the ballot information booklet to match modern drafting practices.
  • Removes outdated and redundant language from the required text of the booklet.
  • Repeals obsolete rules about money transfers to and from the ballot information publication and distribution revolving fund for state fiscal years 2007-08 through 2010-11.

Who It Names or Affects

  • State officials responsible for creating or managing the statutory requirements of the ballot information booklet

Terms To Know

Ballot Information Booklet
A document with required text about candidates and measures on an election ballot.
Revolving Fund
The specific fund mentioned in the law for publishing and distributing the booklet, which had old transfer rules repealed.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not specify an effective date.
  • The text does not list exactly which words are considered outdated or redundant.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-04 Governor

    Governor Signed

  2. 2026-04-28 Governor

    Sent to the Governor

  3. 2026-04-28 Senate

    Signed by the President of the Senate

  4. 2026-04-28 House

    Signed by the Speaker of the House

  5. 2026-04-07 Senate

    Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  6. 2026-04-06 Senate

    Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments

  7. 2026-03-31 Senate

    Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole

  8. 2026-03-12 Senate

    Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs

  9. 2026-03-09 House

    House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments

  10. 2026-03-06 House

    House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments

  11. 2026-03-05 House

    House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole

  12. 2026-02-25 House

    Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs

Official Summary Text

The act amends the statutory requirements for the ballot information booklet (booklet) to conform with modern drafting practices and to remove antiquated and redundant language from the booklet's required text. The act also repeals obsolete provisions regarding transfers to and from the ballot information publication and distribution revolving fund in state fiscal year 2007-08 through state fiscal year 2010-11.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)