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AK HB83

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

31st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Alaska election regulations to allow absentee ballots to be sent to voters by facsimile or other electronic transmission approved by the director.

  • Prohibits voters from returning absentee ballots by facsimile, with an exception for absent uniformed services voters.

  • Requires voters to comply with the same time deadlines for electronic transmission voting as for in-person voting before the closing hour of polls.

  • Mandates regulations ensure the accuracy, integrity, and secrecy of the electronic ballot transmission process.

  • Updates the definition of "absent uniformed services voter" to reference 52 U.S.C. 20310 and repeals a previous subsection of election law.

Legislative Description

Prohibit Voting By Facsimile

Communications

Last Action

REFERRED TO STATE AFFAIRS

2/14/2020

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/14/2020
State Affairs3/6/2019

Full Bill Text

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