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SB18 • 2025

Increases the criminal and civil penalties for subsequent and intentional violations of specified election laws.

Increases the criminal and civil penalties for subsequent and intentional violations of specified election laws.

Elections
Passed Legislature

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

Sponsor
Senator Thatcher
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-04 Senate

    Public Hearing held.

  3. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  4. 2025-01-13 Senate

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

Official Summary Text

Digest: Boosts the punishment for certain people who commit voting law wrongs. (Flesch Readability Score: 64.9).
Increases the criminal and civil penalties for subsequent and intentional violations of specified election laws. Enhances the penalties if the person committing the violation is a public official acting in an official capacity.
Relating to: Relating to penalties for election offenses.
Current location: In Senate Committee