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LC 2431

Propose a constitutional amendment on elections

2025 Regular Session

Proposes a constitutional amendment to redefine how elections are run, affecting voters and election officials; the draft died in May 2025.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 2431

Summary of LC 2431 — Propose a constitutional amendment on elections

Overview

  • Bill number: LC 2431
  • Title: Propose a constitutional amendment on elections
  • Subject: Constitutional Amendment Proposals
  • Classification: bill
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (as of the latest action)
  • Introduced: December 8, 2024

Legislative Actions and Status Timeline

  • 2024-12-08: (LC) Drafter Assigned; (LC) Draft On Hold
  • 2024-12-08: Draft On Hold (initial drafting status)
  • 2025-05-22: (LC) Draft Died in Process (the draft did not advance)

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill is a proposal to amend the state constitution related to elections. The specific constitutional changes, policy goals, or intended reforms are not provided in the available information. As a constitutional amendment proposal, its aim would be to alter foundational rules governing how elections are conducted, managed, or regulated—subject to the actual text of any amendment.

Key Provisions (Known vs. Unknown)

  • Known: The bill seeks to propose a constitutional amendment on elections.
  • Unknown: The exact text of the proposed amendment, its scope (e.g., voting methods, election administration, oversight, funding, timing), effective date, transition provisions, and any fiscal or practical impacts.

Affected Parties and Scope

  • If enacted, the amendment would affect the electorate and the bodies responsible for administering elections (e.g., state election officials, election boards, clerks) as well as entities regulated by the state constitution. Without the actual text, the precise beneficiaries or constraints cannot be determined.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

  • Constitutional amendments typically require formal approval processes (often legislative passage plus voter ratification), but the exact process varies by jurisdiction. The available record shows no further action after May 2025; the draft has died in process, meaning it did not progress toward a vote or enactment at this time. If revived, it would follow the standard amendment process in the state.

Additional Notes

  • The designation “LC” indicates drafting and review by Legislative Counsel, not public law text. Prospective readers should monitor for any new drafts or reintroduction to understand any newly proposed provisions and potential impacts.

If you’d like, I can reformat this into afact sheet or track any future reintroduction and provide a summary based on the actual text released.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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