# HB 1144 Summary Township elections no longer require a formal ballot vote when all candidates running for a position are unopposed—instead, unopposed candidates are automatically elected. This change eliminates unnecessary election costs and procedures in townships where there is no actual contest between candidates.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 373
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 326
Signed by the President S.J. 259
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 304
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 0. S.J. 230
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 31, NAYS 0. S.J. 230
Local Government Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Local Government S.J. 157
House of Representatives Do Pass Passed, YEAS 61, NAYS 5. H.J. 184
Local Government Do Pass Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Local Government Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Local Government H.J. 106
Tom Pischke
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
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