HB1483
Local government; elections, single-member districts required.
Status:
In Senate
Latest Action:
Feb. 17, 2026
House: Read third time and passed House (65-Y 32-N 0-A)
Chief Patron:
Kelly Fowler (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Election of certain governing bodies; single-member districts required.
Requires every locality with a population of 400,000 or greater to elect the members of its governing body from single-member districts.-
Bill History
- 01/23/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26105530D
- 01/23/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 02/03/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1483)
- 02/06/2026 - House: Assigned HPE sub: Election Administration
- 02/06/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 02/09/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 2-N)
- 02/12/2026 - House: Placed on Privileges and Elections Agenda
- 02/13/2026 - House: Reported from Privileges and Elections (14-Y 7-N)
- 02/15/2026 - House: Read first time
- 02/16/2026 - House: Read second time and engrossed
- 02/17/2026 - House: Read third time and passed House (65-Y 32-N 0-A) Close Floor Vote
