Bill
SF 1430
Overview: SF 1430, "Voting operations, technology, and election resources account transfer provision", was introduced on February 17, 2025. The bill's status is that author Mitchel
Overview: SF 1430, "Voting operations, technology, and election resources account transfer provision", was introduced on February 17, 2025. The bill's status is that author Mitchell has been added.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to establish a dedicated account for funding voting operations, technology, and election resources. This is intended to ensure reliable and secure elections by providing a stable source of funding for critical election infrastructure and administration.
Key Provisions:
- Creates the "Voting Operations, Technology, and Election Resources Account" within the state treasury
- Requires the transfer of a portion of state sales tax revenue into this dedicated account annually
- Specifies that funds in the account can only be used for expenses related to voting operations, technology, and election resources
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would affect state and local election officials, as well as all registered voters in the state. It aims to improve the reliability and security of elections by providing a consistent funding source for essential election infrastructure and administration.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill is currently in the introduction stage, with author Mitchell added. The next steps would be for the bill to be referred to a committee for further consideration and potential amendments before moving to a floor vote.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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