2007 House Bill 4048

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Introduced in the House

Jan. 22, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Martin Griffin (D-64)

To eliminate the requirement that a person give a specific reason for requesting an absentee ballot.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

July 24, 2007

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 25, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance of the bill as previously described.

The substitute failed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Martin Griffin (D-64)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one establishing that if 5 percent of all ballots in a statewide election were spoiled (not countable for various reasons) then the no-reason absentee voting provion would be automatically repealed.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 65 to 41 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 5, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Reform