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SB 49 Handheld wireless communications device; authorized representative at polling place may use certain.

Introduced by: Stephen H. Martin | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Authorized representatives at polling places; use of wireless communication devices. Provides that authorized representatives of political parties or candidates that are permitted to observe activities at polling places shall be a qualified voter in any jurisdiction in the Commonwealth. Currently, such representatives must be a qualified voter of the county or city where the polling place is located. The bill also permits such representatives to use handheld wireless communication devices at polling places provided such devices does not contain a camera or other imaging device.

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Authorized representatives at polling places; use of wireless communication devices. Provides that authorized representatives of political parties or candidates that are permitted to observe activities at polling places shall be a qualified voter in any jurisdiction in the Commonwealth. Currently, such representatives must be a qualified voter of the county or city where the polling place is located. The bill also permits such representatives to use handheld wireless communication devices at polling places.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Authorized representatives at polling places; use of wireless communication devices. Provides that authorized representatives of political parties or candidates that are permitted to obverse activities at polling places shall be a qualified voter in any jurisdiction in the Commonwealth. Currently, such representatives must be a qualified voter of the county or city where the polling place is located. The bill also permits such representatives to use cellular telephones and other handheld wireless communication devices at polling places.