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HB0054
Elections-independent candidate requirements.
Year
2026
Status
Proposed
Sponsor
Corporations
Committee
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Joint
Introduced
Feb 9, 2026
8 months ago
Last Action
H Failed Introduction 32-30-0-0-0
Status
Not Yet Signed
Bill is pending
Bill Synopsis
HB0054 makes it harder for independent candidates to run. They must prove they aren't registered with any party and need more signatures to get on the ballot.
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Committee
Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions
Type: Joint
Committee Members
Cale Case
Chairman
Republican - S25
Christopher Knapp
Chairman
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H53
Brian Boner
Member
Republican - S02
Gary Brown
Member
Republican - H41
Dan Dockstader
Member
Republican - S16
Paul Hoeft
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H25
Steve Johnson
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H08
Bill Landen
Member
Republican - S27
Tony Locke
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H35
Ann Lucas
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H43
Cheri Steinmetz
Member
Republican - S03
Joe Webb
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H19
Nina Webber
Member
Floor Vote: Aye
Republican - H24
Mike Yin
Member
Floor Vote: Nay
Democrat - H16
Documents & Resources
View Full Bill Text (PDF)
Official bill document
Last Action
H Failed Introduction 32-30-0-0-0