2009 Senate Bill 999

Increase penalties for voter registration fraud

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 2, 2009

Introduced by Sen. Michelle McManus (R-35)

To make it a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine to knowingly submit a fraudulent or forged voter registration.

Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight

Dec. 10, 2009

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 3, 2010

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0

Received in the House

March 3, 2010

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics