HB51
Elections; time of certain local elections.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 26, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
Chief Patron:
Rob Bloxom, Jr (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Elections; time of certain local elections.
Removes a provision that requires local elections for mayor, members of a local governing body, or members of an elected school board to be held at the time of the November general election. The bill allows cities and towns that made the transition between July 1, 2021, and July 1, ... (More) 2026, to provide by ordinance for its reversal. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/29/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100264D
- 12/29/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/20/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB51)
- 01/25/2026 - House: Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration
- 01/25/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 01/26/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
