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S 3290

Relates to recounts of ballots conducted by the board of elections or a bipartisan committee appointed by the board

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Samra Brouk and 1 co-sponsor

Recounts under S 3290 would be conducted by the board of elections or a board-appointed bipartisan committee, defining who may request them and how recounts are run.

REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
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Bill Summary · S 3290

Summary: Senate Bill S 3290 — Recounts of Ballots Conducted by the Board of Elections or a Bipartisan Committee

Overview

  • Bill Number: S 3290
  • Title: Relates to recounts of ballots conducted by the board of elections or a bipartisan committee appointed by the board
  • Status: REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
  • Introduced: January 24, 2025
  • Sponsors: Jeremy Cooney (primary), Samra Brouk (cosponsor)
  • Related Bills: S 8841 (prior-session), S 1014 (prior-session); A 9454 (prior-session); A 1091 (companion)

What the bill would do (as indicated by the title)

  • The bill concerns the process and governance of recounts of ballots.
  • Recounts would be conducted either by the board of elections or by a bipartisan committee appointed by the board.
  • The specific procedural details (e.g., who can request a recount, standards for recounts, timelines, costs, and the scope of review) are not provided in the information available here. The title indicates an emphasis on who conducts recounts and that a bipartisan mechanism may be involved.

Key provisions and changes (notable gaps)

  • The exact statutory provisions, thresholds triggering a recount, methodology, and accessibility/privacy protections are not included in the provided text.
  • Potential areas such bills commonly address (for context, not confirmed in the text):
    • Criteria to request a recount and who is eligible (candidates, parties, or voters).
    • Timeline for filing recount requests and for conducting the recount.
    • Standards of review and procedures for ensuring accuracy and transparency.
    • Appointment, composition, and rules governing a bipartisan recount committee.
    • Allocation of costs and whether costs are borne by the state, the election jurisdiction, or the parties.
    • Safeguards for ballot handling, chain of custody, and audit trails.
    • Public reporting or certification of results after the recount.

Who would be affected

  • Voters and candidates involved in elections that trigger a recount.
  • The board of elections and its staff.
  • A bipartisan committee appointed by the board, should the bill establish such a body.
  • Political parties or campaign committees that may request or rely on recount processes.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • Introduced and immediately referred to the Elections committee on January 24, 2025.
  • The duplication of “REFERRED TO ELECTIONS” in the legislative actions suggests standard committee referral; no further action (e.g., amendments, hearings) is documented here.
  • As a referred measure, it would proceed through the committee’s review, potential amendments, and votes before moving to the floor for a full chamber vote.

Context and related considerations

  • The bill has companion and related bills from prior sessions (e.g., S 8841, S 1014, A 9454, A 1091), indicating ongoing legislative interest in recount procedures and bipartisan oversight.
  • Understanding the bill’s practical impact will require the full text to see specifics on recount triggers, procedures, and governance.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full text of S 3290 to confirm exact provisions, definitions, and procedures.
  • Monitor committee actions in the Elections committee for hearings, amendments, and vote timing.
  • Compare with related bills (S 8841, S 1014, A 9454, A 1091) and their provisions to understand common approaches to recount governance.

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

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