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HB 2153: Specifying when boards of directors for irrigation districts of 35,000 or more acres may conduct board member elections by mail ballot and establishing the terms for such members.

Committee on WaterIn Committee

HB 2153 status: In Committee — Died in Committee (updated Apr 10, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score50/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 20/100

Bill summary

Official

Specifying when boards of directors for irrigation districts of 35,000 or more acres may conduct board member elections by mail ballot and establishing the terms for such members.. Currently in House.

Key analysis

Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan70%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Provides clearer election procedures for large irrigation districts

Risks

  • May alter administrative costs for district elections

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Increases flexibility for irrigation board election participation

Risks

  • Potential for decreased voter turnout if mail-ballot notification is inadequate
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

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Limitation

Analysis based solely on abstract; full bill text not reviewed

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Where it stands

Introduced

Complete
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Committee

Current

Died in Committee

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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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