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SB 948 Federal write-in absentee ballots; witness requirement.
Introduced by: Janet D. Howell | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Federal write-in absentee ballots; witness requirement. Removes the requirement that a federal write-in absentee ballot will only be considered valid for purposes of simultaneously satisfying both an absentee ballot application and a completed absentee ballot for federal offices if the envelope contains the signature of a witness and his printed name and address. The bill provides that the envelope need only contain the signature of the witness in order for the ballot to be considered valid. This bill is identical to SB 826, SB 993, HB 1712 and HB 2221. This bill was incorporated into SB 993.
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HISTORY
- 01/07/09 Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 094421248
- 01/07/09 Senate: Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
- 01/20/09 Senate: Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (SB993-Miller, J.C.) (14-Y 0-N)