BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 2529: Odd-numbered year elections

Concerning odd-numbered year elections.

Summary

Eliminates the statewide general election in odd-numbered years.
Permits elections in odd-numbered years in limited circumstances, including special elections and local government elections for entities that choose to maintain odd-numbered-year elections until 2026.
Provides that elected officials whose term is scheduled to expire before the next general election is held shall continue to serve until the next general election.
Eliminates or modified references to general elections in odd-numbered years throughout the code.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 2529), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to odd-numbered year elections;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

HB 2529 (2025–26) DCYF accountability board · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2529 (2017–18) Election admin. costs · Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate
HB 2529 (2015–16) Recreational pass penalties · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2529 (2013–14) Firearms, ammo/sales tx exem · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2529 (2011–12) Tax expenditure reform · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2529 (2009–10) Contractors/contamination · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2529 (2007–08) South Park bridge · Did not pass · died in committee
HB 2529 (2005–06) Nontraditional address/voter · Did not pass · died in committee