secretary of state; election; recusal
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HB 2308 — secretary of state; election; recusal
Last action — Vetoed by Governor
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House
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✓Passed Senate
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6Enacted
This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Vetoed by Governor Katie Hobbs (Democratic) on May 19, 2023.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
12 added · 11 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of House Bill 2308 adds specific language about the role of the secretary of state concerning election recusal. This change highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in election processes by ensuring that officials step back from decisions when there may be a conflict of interest. This matters because it aims to bolster public confidence in the integrity of elections by clarifying how conflicts should be handled.
Senate Engrossed House BillEngrossed secretary of state;
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View plain text versions (4)
- Engrossed House Engrossed Version pdf
- Engrossed Senate Engrossed Version Current pdf
- Amended SENATE - Bennett flr amend (ref Bill) adopted pdf
- Introduced Introduced Version pdf
AI-generated reading aid from the bill's amendatory text — verify against the official bill.
The bill prohibits the Secretary of State from personally performing any election operations if they are a candidate in that election, except for certifying the statewide canvass.
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Section 41-121
14. NOT PERFORM PERSONALLY ANY ASPECT OF ELECTION OPERATIONS WHICH IS→ 14. EXCEPT FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL DUTY TO CERTIFY THE STATEWIDE CANVASS, NOT PERFORM PERSONALLY ANY ASPECT OF ELECTION OPERATIONS WHICH ISThis change specifies that the Secretary of State cannot perform personal duties related to election operations when they are a candidate.
Action History
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Vetoed by Governor
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Transmit to Governor
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PASSED
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PASSED
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Transmit to House
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PASSED
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DPA
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DP
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Senate Second Reading
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Senate First Reading
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Transmit to Senate
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PASSED
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House Placed on Consent Calendar
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DP
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House Second Reading
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House First Reading.
Sponsors
- Rachel Keshel · Primary
- Liz Harris · Cosponsor
- Cory McGarr · Cosponsor
- Justine Wadsack · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 89 not signed on · 43 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Rachel Keshel Republican
Co-sponsors (3)
Not signed on (89)
89 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 89 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 53% | 47% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (30)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Hernandez | — | Nay |
| Anthony Kern | — | Yea |
| Christine Marsh | — | Nay |
| Juan Mendez | — | Nay |
| Justine Wadsack | — | Yea |
| Ken Bennett | — | Yea |
| Raquel Terán | — | Nay |
| Sine Kerr | — | Yea |
| Sonny Borrelli | — | Yea |
| Steve Kaiser | — | Yea |
| Brian Fernandez | Democrat | Nay |
| Catherine Miranda | Democrat | Nay |
| Denise “Mitzi” Epstein | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Burch | Democrat | Nay |
| Eva Diaz | Democrat | Nay |
| Lela Alston | Democrat | Nay |
| Priya Sundareshan | Democrat | Nay |
| Rosanna Gabaldón | Democrat | Nay |
| Sally Ann Gonzales | Democrat | Nay |
| Theresa Hatathlie | Democrat | Nay |
| David C. Farnsworth | Republican | Yea |
| David Gowan | Republican | Yea |
| Frank Carroll | Republican | Yea |
| J.D. Mesnard | Republican | Yea |
| Jake Hoffman | Republican | Yea |
| Janae Shamp | Republican | Yea |
| John Kavanagh | Republican | Yea |
| Thomas "T.J." Shope | Republican | Yea |
| Warren Petersen | Republican | Yea |
| Wendy Rogers | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 31 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 52% | 48% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (60)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors HB 2308?
- HB 2308 is sponsored by Rachel Keshel (Republican), Liz Harris, Cory McGarr, and Justine Wadsack.
- What is the current status of HB 2308?
- This bill died with 56th Legislature - First Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 2308?
- Track HB 2308 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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