HJ 50: Early voting, 45 days of; jt. com. on House/Senate Coms. on Priv & Elections to study cost/benefits.

Official summary

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

Study; joint committee of the House and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections to study the costs and benefits of 45 days of early voting. Establishes a joint committee of the House and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections to study the costs and benefits of 45 days of early voting. In conducting its study, the joint committee shall survey several localities within the Commonwealth with different demographics, both urban and rural, to evaluate the fiscal impact on the locality and the ability of the locality to meet the burden imposed by the need to increase staffing and maintain adequate facilities for early voting and to examine trends in voter turnout. The joint committee shall gather data sufficient to allow it to determine if a shorter period of in-person voting could accomplish most of the benefits of early in-person voting while reducing the burden on localities.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 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. February 18, 2026Left in Rules
2. January 23, 2026Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (4-Y 1-N)
3. January 22, 2026Assigned HRUL sub: Studies Subcommittee
4. January 14, 2026Referred to Committee on Rules
5. January 14, 2026Presented and ordered printed 26104293D