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CS/HB 1201: Elections

GENERAL BILL by Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council ; Patterson ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Homan

Elections; Revises investigative duties of Secretary of State; revises preregistration requirements of minors & voter application provisions; deletes certain identification forms for applicants; authorizes modifications to party affiliation registration; revises registration list maintenance provisions; authorizes removal of deceased persons' names; revises restrictions against qualifying for multiple offices, etc.

Effective Date: Upon becoming law except as otherwise provided
 Last Action: 5/1/2008 House - Substituted CS/CS/SB 866; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 866 (Ch. 2008-95) -HJ 01818
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/28/2008 House • Filed
    3/4/2008 House • Introduced -HJ 00097
    3/7/2008 House • Referred to Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council; Policy & Budget Council -HJ 00218
    3/10/2008 House • Referred to Ethics & Elections (EEI) by Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council -HJ 00221
    3/11/2008 House • On Committee agenda-- Ethics & Elections (EEI), 03/13/08, 9:00 am, 12-H
    3/13/2008 House • Favorable with 2 amendment(s) by Ethics & Elections (EEI); YEAS 8 NAYS 0 -HJ 00290; Now in Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council -HJ 00290
    4/9/2008 House • On Council agenda-- Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council, 04/11/08, 8:00 am, 404-H
    4/11/2008 House • CS by Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council; YEAS 10 NAYS 4 -HJ 00568
    4/16/2008 House • CS read 1st time on 04/16/08 -HJ 00564; CS filed
    4/17/2008 House • Referred to- Calendar -HJ 00681
    5/1/2008 House • Substituted CS/CS/SB 866; Laid on Table, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 866 (Ch. 2008-95) -HJ 01818

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  • CS/HB 1201, Committee Substitute 1 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/16/2008 at 8:01 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Related Bills (2)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location
    H 761 (e1) Agriculture Pickens Compare Last Action: 5/2/2008 S Died in Messages, Link/Iden/Sim/Compare passed, refer to CS/CS/SB 866 (Ch. 2008-95), CS/SB 2222 (Ch. 2008-221)
    Location:
    S 866 (e2) Constantine Compare Last Action: 6/5/2008 Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2008-95
    Location:

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    659453 - Amendment
    		Dorworth 4/23/2008
    9:58 AM     		Web Page
    PDF
    186787 - Amendment
    		Waldman 4/23/2008
    10:42 AM     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (36)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.0655
    98.075 Registration records maintenance activities; ineligibility determinations.
    98.0981 Statewide voter registration database.
    99.012 Restrictions on individuals qualifying for public office.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    99.063 Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
    99.097 Verification of signatures on petitions.
    100.221 General election laws to govern bond referenda.
    100.361 Municipal recall.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.041 Secret voting.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.111 Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge.
    101.23 Election inspector to keep list of those voting.
    101.51 Electors to occupy booth alone.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    101.573 Record of votes by precinct.
    101.6923 Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters.
    101.75 Municipal elections; change of dates for cause.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.031 Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms and early voting areas; unlawful solicitation of voters.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    105.041 Form of ballot.
    106.07 Reports; certification and filing.
    106.082 Commissioner of Agriculture candidates; campaign contribution limits.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.

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  • HB 1201, Original Filed Version Posted 2/29/2008 at 10:35 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Committee on Ethics & Elections (Post-Meeting) (pdf)
    Economic Expansion & Infrastructure Council (Post-Meeting) (pdf)

    Citations - Statutes (28)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    97.012 Secretary of State as chief election officer.
    97.041 Qualifications to register or vote.
    97.053 Acceptance of voter registration applications.
    97.0535 Special requirements for certain applicants.
    97.055 Registration books; when closed for an election.
    98.065 Registration list maintenance programs.
    98.0655
    98.075 Registration records maintenance activities; ineligibility determinations.
    99.012 Restrictions on individuals qualifying for public office.
    99.021 Form of candidate oath.
    99.063 Candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
    99.097 Verification of signatures on petitions.
    100.221 General election laws to govern bond referenda.
    100.361 Municipal recall.
    100.371 Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot.
    101.041 Secret voting.
    101.045 Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for residence or name change.
    101.111 Person desiring to vote may be challenged; challenger to execute oath; oath of person challenged; determination of challenge.
    101.51 Electors to occupy booth alone.
    101.5608 Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures.
    101.5614 Canvass of returns.
    102.014 Poll worker recruitment and training.
    102.031 Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms and early voting areas; unlawful solicitation of voters.
    102.112 Deadline for submission of county returns to the Department of State.
    102.141 County canvassing board; duties.
    102.166 Manual recounts.
    103.101 Presidential preference primary.
    190.006 Board of supervisors; members and meetings.

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