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HB 817 amends the Election Code to prohibit the use of preferential voting systems (e.g., ranked-choice voting) to determine a majority in elections requiring more than half of the votes for victory. It ensures majority determinations are based only on original votes cast. The law takes effect on September 1, 2025.
Author
Briscoe Cain
Cody Harris
David Cook
Charlie Geren
Jared Patterson
Co-Author
Daniel Alders
Bradley Buckley
Ben Bumgarner
Pat Curry
Richard Hayes
Stan Kitzman
William Metcalf
Mike Olcott
Tom Oliverson
Keresa Richardson
Joanne Shofner
Contact the Author
Rep. Briscoe Cain
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0733
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.320
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