HB 41: Elections; procedures for removal of electoral board members and general registrars.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Elections; administration; procedures for removal of electoral board members and general registrars. Allows the State Board of Elections to remove any member of an electoral board or general registrar by a recorded two-thirds majority vote of all its members after a public hearing on related matters. The bill provides that any such removal or any removal proceedings instituted against an electoral board member or general registrar by the State Board shall be based on neglect of a clear ministerial duty of the office, misuse of the office, or incompetence in the performance of the duties of the office, or an unambiguous indication of a future refusal or failure to carry out the duties of the office where such refusal or failure is likely to have a material adverse effect upon the conduct of the office. Such decision shall be final and not subject to appeal. The bill also allows an electoral board to remove a general registrar by a unanimous vote of all its members after a public hearing on related matters. A registrar who is so removed may file an appeal to the State Board. The bill provides that any such removal or any removal proceedings instituted against a general registrar by the electoral board shall be based on the same standards as required for removals by the State Board.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. April 13, 2026Governor's recommendation received by House
2. March 10, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3. March 10, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
4. March 6, 2026Signed by President
5. March 6, 2026Signed by Speaker
6. March 6, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB41)
7. March 6, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB41ER)
8. March 6, 2026Enrolled
9. March 2, 2026Passed Senate (20-Y 19-N 0-A)
10. March 2, 2026Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
11. March 2, 2026Passed Senate (20-Y 20-N 0-A)
12. February 27, 2026Passed by for the day

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