SB 5225 Introduced

Revised for 1st substitute: Providing clarity where candidates for the same office have similar names.

Last action: 2026-01-12 — By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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Official Description

Revised for 1st substitute: Providing clarity where candidates for the same office have similar names.

Bill Details

Bill Number
SB 5225
Current Status
Introduced
Sponsors
Drew MacEwen, Marko Liias, T'wina Nobles, Marcus Riccelli, Sharon Shewmake
Introduced
2025-01-10
Chamber
Senate

Bill History

  • 2025-01-24 Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
  • 2025-02-07 Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
  • 2025-02-11 Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
  • 2025-02-11 SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  • 2025-02-11 Minority; do not pass.
  • 2025-02-11 Minority; without recommendation.
  • 2025-02-13 Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  • 2025-03-07 Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  • 2025-03-17 Senate Rules "X" file.
  • 2026-01-12 By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.

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