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)
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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3/14/2020 Senate • Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration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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SB 1820, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 1/13/2020 at 7:34 AM
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF Analyses: None Citations - Statutes (109)
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)