HB 971: Absentee Voting
GENERAL BILL by Lee
Absentee Voting; Replaces references to term "absentee ballot" with "vote-by-mail ballot;" conforms provisions.
Last Action: 4/28/2015 House - Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2015 | House |
• Filed |
| 3/3/2015 | House |
• Introduced -HJ 80 • Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee -HJ 81 |
| 4/28/2015 | House |
• Died in Government Operations Subcommittee |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S 894 | Absentee Voting | Thompson | Identical |
Last Action: 5/1/2015 S Died in Rules
Location: In committee/council (RC) |
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (40)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 97.012 | Secretary of State as chief election officer. | Page 1 (pdf) |
| 97.021 | Definitions. | Page 2 (pdf) |
| 97.026 | Forms to be available in alternative formats and via the Internet. | Page 2 (pdf) |
| 98.065 | Registration list maintenance programs. | Page 3 (pdf) |
| 98.077 | Update of voter signature. | Page 4 (pdf) |
| 98.0981 | Reports; voting history; statewide voter registration system information; precinct-level election results; book closing statistics. | Page 4 (pdf) |
| 98.255 | Voter education programs. | Page 7 (pdf) |
| 101.051 | Electors seeking assistance in casting ballots; oath to be executed; forms to be furnished. | Page 8 (pdf) |
| 101.151 | Specifications for ballots. | Page 8 (pdf) |
| 101.5612 | Testing of tabulating equipment. | Page 9 (pdf) |
| 101.5614 | Canvass of returns. | Page 9 (pdf) |
| 101.572 | Public inspection of ballots. | Page 11 (pdf) |
| 101.591 | Voting system audit. | Page 11 (pdf) |
| 101.6105 | Absentee voting. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 101.62 | Request for absentee ballots. | Page 12 (pdf) |
| 101.64 | Delivery of absentee ballots; envelopes; form. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 101.65 | Instructions to absent electors. | Page 19 (pdf) |
| 101.655 | Supervised voting by absent electors in certain facilities. | Page 21 (pdf) |
| 101.661 | Voting absentee ballots. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 101.662 | Accessibility of absentee ballots. | Page 23 (pdf) |
| 101.67 | Safekeeping of mailed ballots; deadline for receiving absentee ballots. | Page 23 (pdf) |
| 101.68 | Canvassing of absentee ballot. | Page 24 (pdf) |
| 101.69 | Voting in person; return of absentee ballot. | Page 30 (pdf) |
| 101.6921 | Delivery of special absentee ballot to certain first-time voters. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 101.6923 | Special absentee ballot instructions for certain first-time voters. | Page 32 (pdf) |
| 101.6925 | Canvassing special absentee ballots. | Page 36 (pdf) |
| 101.694 | Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application. | Page 37 (pdf) |
| 101.6951 | State write-in ballot. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 101.6952 | Absentee ballots for absent uniformed services and overseas voters. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 101.697 | Electronic transmission of election materials. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 102.031 | Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms and early voting areas; unlawful solicitation of voters. | Page 43 (pdf) |
| 102.141 | County canvassing board; duties. | Page 43 (pdf) |
| 102.168 | Contest of election. | Page 46 (pdf) |
| 104.047 | Absentee ballots and voting; violations. | Page 46 (pdf) |
| 104.0616 | Absentee ballots and voting; violations. | Page 46 (pdf) |
| 104.17 | Voting in person after casting absentee ballot. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 117.05 | Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 394.459 | Rights of patients. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 741.406 | Voting by program participant; use of designated address by supervisor of elections. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 916.107 | Rights of forensic clients. | Page 49 (pdf) |
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