As substituted 5/12/2025: - Allows voters whose registration status cannot be confirmed to vote absentee, special needs, or on a questioned ballot. - Amends provisions to move voters to inactive status and to cancel voter registrations. - Accepts tribal identification cards as valid voter ID, replacing hunting/fishing licenses. - Modifies voter registration maintenance, requiring the division to identify and remove voters who establish residence in another state. - Establishes requirements for a representative requesting a special needs ballot. - Requires annual audits of the voter registration list by an external expert. - Eliminates witness requirements for absentee ballots while strengthening ballot verification methods. - Requires secure ballot drop boxes at division offices and locations determined by regulation. - Prohibits using synthetic media in electioneering communications without disclosure. - Expands definition of crime of unlawful interference with an election for certain tampering of ballots and equipment and improper disclosure of results. - Removes certain language regarding which offices must be established to inspect reports filed by candidates. - Redefines "true source contributions". - Modifies requirements regarding permanent fund dividends.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Mar 20, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Finance |
Mar 20, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Finance |
Mar 20, 2026 | H | FINANCE at 01:30 PM ADAMS 519 |
Mar 20, 2026 | H | -- Please Note Time Change -- |
Mar 20, 2026 | H | FINANCE at 09:00 AM ADAMS 519 |
Mar 16, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Finance |
Mar 16, 2026 | H | Hearing Scheduled - Finance |
Mar 16, 2026 | H | Heard & Held |
| Last Action | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |