Bill
B 26-0497
Overview: B 26-0497, the Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Needs Assessment Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, has been retained by the Council. It was introduced on November 2
Overview: B 26-0497, the Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Needs Assessment Emergency Amendment Act of 2025, has been retained by the Council. It was introduced on November 25, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to amend an existing law to require the Board of Elections to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment on the implementation of ranked choice voting in the jurisdiction. The assessment would evaluate the feasibility, costs, and potential impacts of adopting ranked choice voting for future elections.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates the Board of Elections to complete a needs assessment on ranked choice voting within 90 days of the bill's enactment.
- Requires the assessment to examine technical, logistical, and financial considerations for implementing ranked choice voting.
- Directs the Board to solicit public input and feedback during the assessment process.
- Calls for the Board to submit a report to the Council detailing the findings and recommendations from the needs assessment.
Affected Parties and Impacts: The bill would primarily impact the Board of Elections, which would be responsible for conducting the needs assessment. The results of the assessment could have broader implications for the jurisdiction's electoral processes and the potential adoption of ranked choice voting in future elections.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been retained by the Council, meaning it is still under consideration and has not yet been voted on or enacted into law. The 90-day timeline for the needs assessment would begin upon the bill's potential passage.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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