Bill > HB07242

This bill establishes a task force to study strategies for increasing voter participation in the state, with the ambitious goal of achieving 100% voter turnout by January 1, 2030. The task force will consist of 12 members appointed by various legislative leaders, the Secretary of State, and the Governor, including both legislative members and designees. The group will investigate approaches to enhancing civic engagement, examine experiences of jurisdictions with mandatory voting policies, and assess the implementation challenges and resource requirements for achieving universal voter participation. The task force is required to submit a report by February 1, 2026, with findings and recommendations, including potential legislation to support municipalities in increasing voter involvement. Additionally, the bill allows municipalities to establish pilot programs within their existing resources to promote voter participation, such as developing voter outreach and education campaigns. These initiatives aim to address voter turnout challenges and increase civic engagement at the local level, with a comprehensive and collaborative approach to understanding and improving voter participation.