SB 1820: Mail Ballot Elections
GENERAL BILL by Rader
Mail Ballot Elections; Revising the responsibilities of the Secretary of State; requiring the supervisor of elections to establish voter services centers for specified purposes; requiring the supervisor to allow an elector to deposit a voted ballot in a secure drop box; authorizing an elector to obtain a replacement ballot under specified circumstances; prescribing the timeframes by which the supervisor shall mail ballots; authorizing the supervisor to establish additional voter services centers or secure drop box locations in the event of an emergency, etc.
Effective Date: 1/1/2021
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Senate - Died in Ethics and Elections
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 3/14/2020 Senate - Died in Ethics and Elections
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Ethics and Elections (EE)
- Community Affairs (CA)
- Rules (RC)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/13/2020 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/17/2020 | Senate |
• Referred to Ethics and Elections; Community Affairs; Rules -SJ 177 |
| 1/22/2020 | Senate |
• Introduced -SJ 176 |
| 3/14/2020 | Senate |
• Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration • Died in Ethics and Elections |
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| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 97.012 | Secretary of State as chief election officer. | Page 5 (pdf) |
| 97.021 | Definitions. | Page 5 (pdf) |
| 97.026 | Forms to be available in alternative formats and via the Internet. | Page 14 (pdf) |
| 97.061 | Special registration for electors requiring assistance. | Page 14 (pdf) |
| 97.071 | Voter information card. | Page 15 (pdf) |
| 98.065 | Registration list maintenance programs. | Page 16 (pdf) |
| 98.077 | Update of voter signature. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 98.0981 | Reports; voting history; statewide voter registration system information; precinct-level election results; book closing statistics. | Page 17 (pdf) |
| 98.255 | Voter education programs. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 98.461 | Registration application, precinct register; contents. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 100.0001 | Page 22 (pdf) | |
| 100.011 | Opening and closing of polls, all elections; expenses. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 100.032 | Election preparation report; general election. | Page 23 (pdf) |
| 100.221 | General election laws to govern bond referenda. | Page 24 (pdf) |
| 100.371 | Initiatives; procedure for placement on ballot. | Page 24 (pdf) |
| 101.001 | Precincts and polling places; boundaries. | Page 26 (pdf) |
| 101.003 | Page 59 (pdf) | |
| 101.0031 | Page 54 (pdf) | |
| 101.005 | Page 62 (pdf) | |
| 101.006 | Page 66 (pdf) | |
| 101.007 | Page 67 (pdf) | |
| 101.008 | Page 67 (pdf) | |
| 101.009 | Page 67 (pdf) | |
| 101.0091 | Page 68 (pdf) | |
| 101.0092 | Page 76 (pdf) | |
| 101.012 | Page 29 (pdf) | |
| 101.0121 | Page 90 (pdf) | |
| 101.013 | Page 31 (pdf) | |
| 101.014 | Page 31 (pdf) | |
| 101.015 | Standards for voting systems. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 101.031 | Instructions for electors. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 101.043 | Identification required at polls. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 101.045 | Electors must be registered in precinct; provisions for change of residence or name. | Page 34 (pdf) |
| 101.048 | Provisional ballots. | Page 37 (pdf) |
| 101.049 | Provisional ballots; special circumstances. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 101.051 | Electors seeking assistance in casting ballots; oath to be executed; forms to be furnished. | Page 38 (pdf) |
| 101.111 | Voter challenges. | Page 41 (pdf) |
| 101.131 | Watchers at polls. | Page 44 (pdf) |
| 101.151 | Specifications for ballots. | Page 45 (pdf) |
| 101.171 | Copy of constitutional amendment to be available at voting locations. | Page 46 (pdf) |
| 101.20 | Publication of ballot form; sample ballots. | Page 46 (pdf) |
| 101.23 | Election inspector to keep list of those voting. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 101.24 | Ballot boxes and ballots. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 101.43 | Substitute ballot. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 101.49 | Procedure of election officers where signatures differ. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 101.51 | Electors to occupy booth alone. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 101.56062 | Standards for accessible voting systems. | Page 47 (pdf) |
| 101.56063 | Accessibility of voting systems and polling places; intent; eligibility for federal funding. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 101.5608 | Voting by electronic or electromechanical method; procedures. | Page 48 (pdf) |
| 101.5610 | Inspection of ballot by election board. | Page 49 (pdf) |
| 101.5611 | Instructions to electors. | Page 49 (pdf) |
| 101.5612 | Testing of tabulating equipment. | Page 50 (pdf) |
| 101.5613 | Examination of equipment during voting. | Page 52 (pdf) |
| 101.572 | Public inspection of ballots. | Page 53 (pdf) |
| 101.591 | Voting system audit. | Page 53 (pdf) |
| 101.6101 | Short title. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 101.6102 | Mail ballot elections; limitations. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 101.6103 | Mail ballot election procedure. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 101.6104 | Challenge of votes. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 101.6105 | Vote-by-mail voting. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 101.6106 | Application of other election laws. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 101.6107 | Department of State to adopt rules. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 101.62 | Request for vote-by-mail ballots. | Page 54 (pdf) |
| 101.64 | Delivery of vote-by-mail ballots; envelopes; form. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 101.65 | Instructions to absent electors. | Page 62 (pdf) |
| 101.655 | Supervised voting by absent electors in certain facilities. | Page 64 (pdf) |
| 101.657 | Early voting. | Page 66 (pdf) |
| 101.661 | Voting vote-by-mail ballots. | Page 66 (pdf) |
| 101.662 | Accessibility of vote-by-mail ballots. | Page 67 (pdf) |
| 101.663 | Electors; change of residence to another state. | Page 67 (pdf) |
| 101.67 | Safekeeping of mailed ballots; deadline for receiving vote-by-mail ballots. | Page 67 (pdf) |
| 101.68 | Canvassing of vote-by-mail ballot. | Page 68 (pdf) |
| 101.69 | Voting in person; return of vote-by-mail ballot. | Page 76 (pdf) |
| 101.6921 | Delivery of special vote-by-mail ballot to certain first-time voters. | Page 77 (pdf) |
| 101.6923 | Special vote-by-mail ballot instructions for certain first-time voters. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 101.6925 | Canvassing special vote-by-mail ballots. | Page 83 (pdf) |
| 101.694 | Mailing of ballots upon receipt of federal postcard application. | Page 84 (pdf) |
| 101.6951 | State write-in vote-by-mail ballot. | Page 85 (pdf) |
| 101.6952 | Vote-by-mail ballots for absent uniformed services and overseas voters. | Page 86 (pdf) |
| 101.697 | Electronic transmission of election materials. | Page 90 (pdf) |
| 101.71 | Polling place. | Page 90 (pdf) |
| 101.715 | Accessibility of polling places for people having a disability. | Page 90 (pdf) |
| 101.733 | Election emergency; purpose; elections emergency contingency plan. | Page 91 (pdf) |
| 101.74 | Temporary change of polling place in case of emergency. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 102.012 | Inspectors and clerks to conduct elections. | Page 93 (pdf) |
| 102.014 | Poll worker recruitment and training. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 102.021 | Compensation of inspectors, clerks, and deputy sheriffs. | Page 98 (pdf) |
| 102.031 | Maintenance of good order at polls; authorities; persons allowed in polling rooms and early voting areas; unlawful solicitation of voters. | Page 99 (pdf) |
| 102.101 | Sheriff and other officers not allowed in polling place. | Page 101 (pdf) |
| 102.141 | County canvassing board; duties. | Page 102 (pdf) |
| 102.166 | Manual recounts of overvotes and undervotes. | Page 106 (pdf) |
| 102.168 | Contest of election. | Page 106 (pdf) |
| 104.047 | Vote-by-mail ballots and voting; violations. | Page 106 (pdf) |
| 104.0515 | Voting rights; deprivation of, or interference with, prohibited; penalty. | Page 107 (pdf) |
| 104.0615 | Voter intimidation or suppression prohibited; criminal penalties. | Page 108 (pdf) |
| 104.0616 | Vote-by-mail ballots and voting; violations. | Page 108 (pdf) |
| 104.17 | Voting in person after casting vote-by-mail ballot. | Page 109 (pdf) |
| 104.20 | Ballot not to be seen, and other offenses. | Page 109 (pdf) |
| 104.29 | Inspectors refusing to allow watchers while ballots are counted. | Page 109 (pdf) |
| 117.05 | Use of notary commission; unlawful use; notary fee; seal; duties; employer liability; name change; advertising; photocopies; penalties. | Page 110 (pdf) |
| 153.53 | Establishment of districts in unincorporated areas. | Page 110 (pdf) |
| 155.04 | County hospitals; petition; election; establishment. | Page 112 (pdf) |
| 163.514 | Powers of neighborhood improvement districts. | Page 113 (pdf) |
| 171.0413 | Annexation procedures. | Page 113 (pdf) |
| 256.011 | Display of flag on election day. | Page 114 (pdf) |
| 394.459 | Rights of patients. | Page 115 (pdf) |
| 741.406 | Voting by program participant; use of designated address by supervisor of elections. | Page 115 (pdf) |
| 790.06 | License to carry concealed weapon or firearm. | Page 116 (pdf) |
| 916.107 | Rights of forensic clients. | Page 117 (pdf) |
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