2021 Senate Bill 279

Republican election rules package

Introduced in the Senate

March 24, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Ruth Johnson (R-14)

To revise rules and process details for partisan polling place election inspectors, election challengers, and poll watchers. This is part of a Republican election integrity package comprised of Senate Bills 273 to 311.

Referred to the Committee on Elections

Dec. 9, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 17, 2022

Passed in the Senate 22 to 16 (details)

Received in the House

March 17, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics