H.B. No. 677 amends the Election Code to impose stricter restrictions on the political activities of county elections administrators. Specifically, it prohibits these administrators from being candidates for public office or political party positions, and it adds a new restriction that they cannot hold any other office or position appointed by an elected official. If an administrator violates this provision by becoming a candidate or accepting such an office, they will vacate their position as administrator.

The bill clarifies that the new restrictions will only apply to appointments of county elections administrators made on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Those currently serving as county elections administrators before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law. This ensures a smooth transition and respects the status of existing administrators while implementing the new regulations for future appointments.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 31.035 (Election Code 31)
House Committee Report: Election Code 31.035 (Election Code 31)
Engrossed: Election Code 31.035 (Election Code 31)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 31.035 (Election Code 31)
Enrolled: Election Code 31.035 (Election Code 31)