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SB1014 • 2025

Requires the Secretary of State to allow to be included in the translated version of each state voters' pamphlet that is made available on the website of the secretary or of a county the translations of a party's statement of arguments for the success of its principles and election of its candidates.

Requires the Secretary of State to allow to be included in the translated version of each state voters' pamphlet that is made available on the website of the secretary or of a county the translations of a party's statement of arguments for the success of its principles and election of its candidates.

Elections
Enacted

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

Sponsor
Senator Jama,, Frederick, Senator Manning Jr
Last action
2025-07-02
Official status
Chapter Number Assigned
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-07-02 Senate

    Chapter 467, 2025 Laws.

  2. 2025-07-02 Senate

    Effective date, January 1, 2026.

  3. 2025-06-26 Senate

    Governor signed.

  4. 2025-06-18 Senate

    President signed.

  5. 2025-06-18 House

    Speaker signed.

  6. 2025-06-17 House

    Third reading. Carried by Bowman. Passed. Ayes, 49; Nays, 2--Harbick, Yunker; Excused, 7--Boshart Davis, Diehl, Fragala, Hartman, Munoz, Nguyen H, Wallan; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Mannix, Speaker Fahey.

  7. 2025-06-16 House

    Rules suspended. Carried over to June 17, 2025 Calendar.

  8. 2025-06-13 House

    Rules suspended. Carried over to June 16, 2025 Calendar.

  9. 2025-06-12 House

    Second reading.

  10. 2025-06-11 House

    Recommendation: Do pass.

  11. 2025-06-09 House

    Work Session held.

  12. 2025-06-04 House

    Public Hearing held.

  13. 2025-04-29 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  14. 2025-04-29 House

    Referred to Rules.

  15. 2025-04-28 Senate

    Third reading. Carried by Jama. Passed. Ayes, 27; Nays, 2--Linthicum, Robinson.

  16. 2025-04-24 Senate

    Carried over to 04-28 by unanimous consent.

  17. 2025-04-23 Senate

    Carried over to 04-24 by unanimous consent.

  18. 2025-04-22 Senate

    Recommendation: Do pass.

  19. 2025-04-22 Senate

    Second reading.

  20. 2025-04-16 Senate

    Work Session held.

  21. 2025-03-31 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  22. 2025-02-11 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

  23. 2025-02-11 Senate

    Referred to Rules.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that the SOS must include translations of party statements in voters' booklets. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.8).
Requires the Secretary of State to allow to be included in the translated version of each state voters' pamphlet that is made available on the website of the secretary or of a county the translations of a party's statement of arguments for the success of its principles and election of its candidates. Sets forth the requirements for a statement to be included by the secretary.
Relating to: Relating to statements of arguments by political parties.
Current location: Chapter Number Assigned