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SB 46: Presidential elections: qualifications for office.
What SB 46 does, verified August 15, 2026
This bill aims to amend the elections code to ensure presidential candidates meet qualifications for office. The secretary of state will no longer place a candidate's name on the ballot unless the candidate affirms, under oath, that they will meet the qualifications of the office. If the secretary of state has reasonable suspicion that a candidate does not meet the qualifications, they can investigate and request proof. Electors and candidates can challenge the secretary of state's determination by filing a petition in court. The court will hold a hearing and issue a decision within a specified timeframe. The bill also clarifies that no reimbursement is required for certain costs.
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Last action: August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 01, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 2.) (July 1). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jun. 24, 2026 | From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on ELECTIONS. |
| Jun. 23, 2026 | From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on ELECTIONS. (Ayes 9. Noes 3.) (June 23). Re-referred to Com. on ELECTIONS. |