Introduced
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To require local election officials to provide detailed plans for the training of local precinct inspectors; authorize new procedures for voters who have moved since registering, and for challenged ballots; establish statewide standards for using “stray marks” on a ballot to determine voter intent; and require that ballots rejected by electronic tabulation machines be inspected to ensure they are actually spoiled.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. See Senate-passed bill for details.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one that eliminates the provision allowing a person whose name does not appear on the Qualified Voter File (QVF) to vote a provisional ballot upon signing a sworn affidavit that he or she is eligible. Instead, a person would just have to sign a siple affirmation that he or she is eligible, not a sworn affidavit. The substitute also revises some other parts of the bill.
The substitute failed 16 to 22 (details)
Amendment offered
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To require statewide elections to have a vote-by-mail option, and authorize local elections to have this option.
The amendment failed 16 to 22 (details)
Amendment offered
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To allow a person to vote by absentee ballot without having to give specific reason.
The amendment failed 16 to 22 (details)
Passed in the Senate 22 to 16 (details)
To establish procedures for allowing a person whose name does not appear on Qualified Voter File (QVF) list to vote a provisional ballot upon signing a sworn affidavit that he or she is eligible to vote. The bill would also authorize new procedures for voters who have moved since registering; establish statewide standards for using “stray marks” on a ballot to determine voter intent; require that ballots rejected by electronic tabulation machines be inspected to ensure they are actually spoiled; require an expedited recount of a presidential election if the unofficial winning margin is 25,000 or less; streamline the procedures for local clerks to clear inactive voters off the voting rolls; and revise the procedure by which political parties officially notify the Secretary of State and county clerks regarding the selection of their presidential and vice-presidential candidates following their party conventions (see Senate Bill 845). It bill would also makes other changes to comply with the federal “Help America Vote Act” (HAVA) enacted in October 2002.
Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Urban Policy
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-3) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To replace the previous version of the bill with one recommended by the committee which reported it. The substitute incorporates technical changes resulting from committee testimony and deliberation. This version was subsequently superceded by another substitute with more technical changes.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Substitute offered
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To replace the previous version of the bill with one containing various technical changes. The substitute revises a provision that may have required a person voting a provisional ballot to certify when he or she had registered to vote. Instead, it would reguire only that the person affirm that he or she registered before the registration deadline (30 days before the election).
The substitute passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To define "accessible" with regards to making polling places accessible for persons with disabilities.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To allow a person to vote by absentee ballot without having to give specific reason.
The amendment failed 41 to 53 (details)
Passed in the House 63 to 39 (details)
To establish procedures for allowing a person whose name does not appear on Qualified Voter File (QVF) list to vote a provisional ballot upon signing a sworn affidavit that he or she is eligible to vote. The bill would also authorize new procedures for voters who have moved since registering; establish statewide standards for using “stray marks” on a ballot to determine voter intent; require that ballots rejected by electronic tabulation machines be inspected to ensure they are actually spoiled; require an expedited recount of a presidential election if the unofficial winning margin is 25,000 or less; streamline the procedures for local clerks to clear inactive voters off the voting rolls; and revise the procedure by which political parties officially notify the Secretary of State and county clerks regarding the selection of their presidential and vice-presidential candidates following their party conventions (see Senate Bill 845). It bill would also makes other changes to comply with the federal “Help America Vote Act” (HAVA) enacted in October 2002.
Amendment offered
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To clarify the requirements for making polling places accessible for persons with disabilities.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To revise the identification requirements for a person voting a provisional ballot to allow community college students to use their school ID if it has their address on it.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
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To clarify certain wording details in the bill.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Amendment offered
To require an election inspector to inform a challenged voter of his or her rights under the law.
The amendment passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 22 to 16 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill, with amendments.
Passed in the House 65 to 41 (details)
To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
Passed in the Senate 31 to 6 (details)
