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HI SB2450

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a presidential preference primary election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in April in presidential election years, allowing voters to express preferences for political party presidential nominees
  • Sets filing deadlines for presidential candidates at 85 days before the presidential preference primary election, with nomination papers requiring signatures from at least 25 registered voters and a $750 filing fee
  • Requires political parties seeking to participate in a presidential preference primary to file qualification petitions no later than 90 days before the close of candidate filing
  • Amends election contest procedures to include presidential preference primaries, requiring the supreme court to determine vote counts for each candidate while specifying that general election ballot placement follows existing statutory rules under section 11-113
  • Increases filing fees for U.S. Representatives from $75 to $375 and sets U.S. Senator filing fees at $750

Legislative Description

Relating To Elections.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

The committee on JDC deferred the measure.

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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