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.
Sponsored By: Javier Valdez (Democratic)
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Javier Valdez
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Claire Wilson
Democratic • Senate
Claudia Kauffman
Democratic • Senate
Derek Stanford
Democratic • Senate
Emily Alvarado
Democratic • Senate
Jamie Pedersen
Democratic • Senate
Mike Chapman
Democratic • Senate
Noel Frame
Democratic • Senate
Steve Conway
Democratic • Senate
T'wina Nobles
Democratic • Senate
Yasmin Trudeau
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Senate Rules "X" file.
2/26/2026SenatePlaced on second reading by Rules Committee.
2/4/2026SenatePassed to Rules Committee for second reading.
1/26/2026SenateSGTE - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
1/23/2026SenateMinority; do not pass.
1/23/2026SenateFirst reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections.
1/12/2026SenatePrefiled for introduction.
1/5/2026Senate
Bill Text
Substitute Bill
1/26/2026
Original Bill
1/13/2026
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