Indiana 2021 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 1504 — Elimination of straight ticket voting.

Last action — First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

Summary

Removes a voter's option to vote for all candidates of a political party or an independent ticket at one time (straight ticket voting) in a general or municipal election, except for candidates for presidential electors. Repeals superseded statutes relating to straight ticket voting.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment

  2. Authored by Representative Jacob

Sponsors

  • John Jacob · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • John Jacob

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1504 do?
Removes a voter's option to vote for all candidates of a political party or an independent ticket at one time (straight ticket voting) in a general or municipal election, except for candidates for presidential electors. Repeals superseded statutes relating to straight ticket voting.
Who sponsors HB 1504?
HB 1504 is sponsored by John Jacob.
What is the current status of HB 1504?
This bill died with 2021 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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 1504?
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