Relative to moving the state primary date.

HB481 is a bill proposed to change the date of the state primary election. This change would impact all voters by potentially altering the schedule in which they participate in choosing candidates for the general election. The bill has been introduced and has gone through several steps in the legislative process, including committee reports and hearings.

Currently, the bill has been referred to the Election Law and Municipal Affairs Committee in the Senate. The most recent actions include a rereferral to a committee and a scheduled hearing. The bill was initially introduced in the House on January 13, 2025, and passed with an amendment on March 26, 2025. As of the last update on May 15, 2025, the bill is still under review in the Senate.

Key steps in the bill's history include its introduction, committee reports in both the House and Senate, and various referrals and hearings. The bill has seen bipartisan support with sponsors from both Republican and Democrat parties.