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CO HB1292

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/17/2012

Primary Sponsor

Stratton Heath

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands acceptable voter identification to include valid tribal government identification cards certifying tribal membership
  • Allows mail-in change of address forms to be submitted up to 7 days before election, compared to previous requirement of appearing in person
  • Raises filing fee for unaffiliated presidential candidates from $500 to $1,000 and changes deadline from 155 days to 90 days before general election
  • Shortens petition filing deadline for unaffiliated candidates from 211 days to 173 days before election, and accelerates petition verification timelines
  • Permits voters unable to sign mail-in ballot return envelopes to affirm by mark witnessed by another person

Legislative Description

Update Election Law Administration Timing Process

Last Action

Governor Action - Signed

5/17/2012

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, and Military Affairs3/23/2012
Appropriations2/29/2012
State, Veterans, and Military Affairs2/7/2012

Full Bill Text

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