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- HB 322 Campaign fundraising; broadens prohibition during legislative sessions.
- SB 8 Absentee voting; qualified voters may vote absentee without providing a reason.
- SB 10 Real estate tax; exemptions and deferrals for certain residential or farm property.
- SB 82 Ballots; identification of political party of candidate on form.
- SB 105 General Assembly and Congressional redistricting plans; new method for preparation.
- SB 243 Redistricting Commission; created.
- SB 277 Electoral College; votes therein shall be allocated by popular vote for President & Vice President.
- SB 343 Toll facilities, state; approval by local referendum of any contract that would transfer control.
- SB 523 Ballots, paper & machine; write-in votes will be counted if last name is spelled correctly.
- SB 554 Elections; voter identification requirements.
- SB 625 Bipartisan Redistricting Commission; created, report.
- SB 646 Absentee voting; qualified voters may vote absentee in person without providing reason.
- SB 790 Candidates for office; repeals provision that provides method of making party nominations.