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CS/SB 880: Elections [LPCC]

GENERAL BILL by Ethics and Elections ; Rich ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Margolis

Elections [LPCC]; Revises limitations on, and requirements for, mail ballot elections. Authorizes certain candidate elections to be conducted by mail ballot. Requires the supervisor of elections to keep a record of all mail ballots. Clarifies that electors mailing ballots must pay postage. Requires all supervisors of elections offices to remain open extra hours on the day of a mail ballot election. Provides for permanent absentee voter status, etc.

Effective Date: 01/01/2009
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Community Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
12/21/2007 Senate • Filed
1/24/2008 Senate • Referred to Ethics and Elections; Community Affairs; Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations
2/11/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 02/20/08, 9:30 am, 412-K --Workshop-Discussed
3/4/2008 Senate • Introduced, referred to Ethics and Elections; Community Affairs; Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00054; On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 02/20/08, 9:30 am, 412-K --Workshop-Discussed
3/27/2008 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 04/01/08, 1:00 pm, 412-K
4/1/2008 Senate • CS by Ethics and Elections; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 00425; CS read 1st time on 04/03/08 -SJ 00431
4/3/2008 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2); Now in Community Affairs -SJ 00425
5/2/2008 Senate • Died in Committee on Community Affairs