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HI SB2450
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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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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