Measure Title: RELATING TO ELECTIONS.
Report Title: Elections; Candidates; Ballots; Electors; Disqualification
Description: Specifies that election ballots issued by the Chief Election Officer or county clerk shall exclude any candidate who is disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision. Provides for a process for challenging an inclusion or exclusion of a candidate from a ballot. Includes a candidate's disqualification as grounds for an election contest complaint. Specifies that electors of presidential and vice presidential candidates shall not be individuals who are disqualified by a constitutional or statutory provision.
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: JHA
Introducer(s): RHOADS, CHANG, Richards
Act:

Sort by DateChamberStatus Text
3/12/2025HThe committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/10/2025HBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Wednesday, 03-12-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/28/2025HReferred to JHA, referral sheet 17
2/27/2025HPass First Reading
2/19/2025HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 8).
2/19/2025SPassed Third Reading. Ayes, 19; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, DeCorte, Fevella). Excused, 3 (Senator(s) Gabbard, Kouchi, Richards). Transmitted to House.
2/18/2025SOne Day Notice 02-19-25.
2/18/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading.
2/18/2025SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 696) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
1/31/2025SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
1/29/2025SRe-Referred to JDC.
1/27/2025SThe committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 01-31-25 9:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
1/23/2025SReferred to JDC, WAM.
1/21/2025SPassed First Reading.
1/17/2025SIntroduced.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB780

All Versions of this Measure

SB780 Link to SB780 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB780_SSCR696_ Link to committee report SB780_SSCR696_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB780_TESTIMONY_JDC_01-31-25_
SB780_TESTIMONY_JHA_03-12-25_

Hearing Notices

JDC
1/31/25 9:15A
CR 016 & Videoconference
JHA
3/12/25 2:00P
325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE