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SB 5973 - 2025-26
Protecting the integrity of the state initiative and referendum process by requiring a demonstration of support before issuance of a ballot measure title and authorizing citizen actions for certain signature gatherer compensation violations.
Companion bill: HB 2259
Bill status-at-a-glance
As of Saturday, February 14, 2026 02:10 AM
Current status:
S2nd Reading
Where is it in the process?
Bill status-at-a-glance
As of Saturday, February 14, 2026 02:10 AM
Current status:
S2nd Reading
Where is it in the process?
Bill history
2026 Regular Session
In the Senate
Jan 5
Prefiled for introduction.
Jan 12
First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
(View original bill)
Jan 20
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
(Committee materials)
Jan 23
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 10:30 AM.
(Committee materials)
SGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
(View 1st substitute)
(Majority report)
Minority; do not pass.
(Minority report)
Jan 26
Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 4
Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
Available documents
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Fiscal note
Amendments
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