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SB580 • 2025
Requires filing officers in each county and city to make publicly available on the county or city website certain election documents that are filed with the filing officer within a specified period.
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
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Chapter 410, 2025 Laws.
Effective date, September 26, 2025.
Governor signed.
President signed.
Speaker signed.
Third reading. Carried by Drazan. Passed. Ayes, 41; Excused, 19--Boshart Davis, Diehl, Elmer, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, McIntire, Nguyen H, Osborne, Reschke, Ruiz, Scharf, Skarlatos, Sosa, Tran, Wallan, Walters, Wright, Yunker.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass.
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Rules.
Third reading. Carried by Frederick. Passed. Ayes, 29.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Second reading.
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Work Session held.
Public Hearing held.
Referred to Rules.
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
Digest: The Act tells local election chiefs to put certain papers on the county or city website. The Act becomes law 91 days after the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Requires filing officers in each county and city to make publicly available on the county or city website [<i>within two business days</i>] certain election documents that are filed with the filing officer<b> within a specified period. Permits filing officers to charge a fee in certain circumstances</b>. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. Relating to: Relating to election documents posted on county or city websites; and prescribing an effective date. Current location: Chapter Number Assigned