Changes the filing location for school board candidates
HB 2893 changes where school board candidates file their paperwork, requiring them to submit with the county election authority instead of the school board for districts entirely within one county. It also allows elections to be skipped if the number of candidates equals the number of open seats, with candidates automatically assuming office without a vote. This applies to school districts in single counties, with specific filing rules for larger urban districts (e.g., those in cities over 130,000 inhabitants). The bill aims to streamline candidate filings and reduce election costs for qualifying districts.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026
Last action May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026
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Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
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Jan 8, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Party
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Renee Reuter
RRepublican
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