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2009 SESSION

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HB 1643 Elections; electoral board may provide for oaths of officers.

Introduced by: David L. Englin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Conduct of elections; service and oaths of officers of election; number of observers permitted at the polls.  Provides that (i) the electoral board may provide for administering oaths for officers of election taking into account the hours of service of the officers and (ii) at least one party or candidate representative for each pollbook station shall be permitted as an observer in the polling place.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Conduct of elections; service and oaths of officers of election; number of observers permitted at the polls.  Provides that (i) the electoral board may provide for administering oaths for officers of election taking into account the hours of service of the officers and (ii) at least one party or candidate representative for each section of the pollbook shall be permitted as an observer in the polling place.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Conduct of elections; service and oaths of officers of election; and prohibited activities and permitted observers at the polls.  Provides that (i) the electoral board may provide for administering oaths for officers of election taking into account the hours of service of the officers; (ii) at least one party or candidate representative for each section of the pollbook shall be permitted as an observer in the polling place; and (iii) the wearing of apparel, stickers, or buttons with a candidate's name or slogan into the polling place shall be allowed.