HB 817

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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 (5)
Briscoe Cain
Cody Harris
David Cook
Charlie Geren
Jared Patterson
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