BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5708: Local option/vote tabulation

Concerning local options for tabulating votes in an election.

Summary

Authorizes the use of ranked choice voting which is a system of counting votes in which votes are tabulated based on a voter's ranking of candidates in order of preference. Creates a ranked choice voting work group to advise and aid the secretary of state in drafting rules to implement this act. Provides a December 1, 2021, expiration date for the work group.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to local options for tabulating votes in an election;

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

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 29, 2019First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

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

SB 5708 (2025–26) Online services/minors · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5708 (2023–24) Microenterprise home kitchen · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5708 (2021–22) Fur products · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5708 (2017–18) Student nutrition/grants · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5708 (2015–16) Nonprofit fair associations · Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
SB 5708 (2013–14) Persistent offenders · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5708 (2011–12) Long-term care services · Enacted · Chapter 366, Laws of 2011
SB 5708 (2009–10) Motor vehicle insurance · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House