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SB1054 • 2025

Requires each county clerk in this state to provide a live video feed to be made available to the public through the Internet of rooms in which ballots are tallied and official ballot drop sites.

Requires each county clerk in this state to provide a live video feed to be made available to the public through the Internet of rooms in which ballots are tallied and official ballot drop sites.

Elections
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham, Senator Smith DB
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-04-07 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-02-18 Senate

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

  4. 2025-02-18 Senate

    Referred to Rules.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act says that county clerks must provide a live video feed of ballot counting. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.1).
Requires each county clerk in this state to provide a live video feed to be made available to the public through the Internet of rooms in which ballots are tallied and official ballot drop sites. Requires each county clerk to cause the live video feed to be recorded and made available to the public through the Internet for at least two years following the election at which the live video feed was provided.
Relating to: Relating to video feeds of ballot tallying.
Current location: In Senate Committee