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SB 1188 Elections; clarifications and revisions to registration and election processes; penalties.

Introduced by: Harry B. Blevins | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Elections; clarifications and revisions to registration and election processes; penalties. Incorporates changes to definitions, duties of election officials, registration procedures, voting procedures, and election offenses; penalties.  This bill is identical to SB 848 and HB 1878. 

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Elections; clarifications and revisions to registration and election processes; penalties.  Revises definition of "residence"; permits appointment of an additional officer of election to assist in closing the polls; requires the State Board of Elections to promulgate rules to ensure uniform application of law on residence; creates presumption that applicant's stated residence addresss is his domicile and place of abode; modifies registration application; allows the wearing of campaign buttons or slogans in the polls; and makes it a Class 6 felony to vote knowing one is not qualified to vote.  

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Elections; clarifications and revisions to registration and election processes; penalties.  Incorporates changes to definitions, duties of election officials, registration procedures, voting procedures, and election offenses; penalties. This bill is identical to HB 1878..