The amendments to my bill ensured its passage in the House.

They jeopardized its fate in the Senate.

House Bill 410, the Election Reform Act of 2023, would give neighborhoods a voice before a change is made to their polling place.

It would also move the date of next year’s primary to May 14 to avoid a conflict with Passover and Ramadan.

The Speaker added language requiring every local election board to report to the state board on the number of polling places to prevent their reduction in historically disenfranchised communities.

That change guaranteed that my bill would pass the House.

At the Senate hearing, however, the local boards opposed HB 410 because they considered this requirement burdensome.

I learned today, however, that a compromise was reached.

My bill is now on its way to the Senate floor.