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CO SB010

Bill

Status

Failed

3/16/2021

Primary Sponsor

Rob Woodward

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

SB21-010 Summary

  • Requires return envelopes for mail ballots with witnessed self-affirmations to include a place for the witness to list their voter identification number, and mandates the witness write this number on the envelope

  • Restricts witness eligibility to registered electors who are registered in the same county as the elector completing the self-affirmation

  • Requires county clerks to verify the witness's signature in accordance with section 1-7.5-107.3

  • Treats returned ballots with witnessed self-affirmations that do not meet these requirements as provisional ballots under Article 8.5 of Title 1

  • Takes effect 90 days after final adjournment of the general assembly, or if subject to a referendum petition, upon voter approval at the November 2022 general election

Legislative Description

Colorado Ballot Signature Verification Act

Last Action

Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely

3/16/2021

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs2/16/2021

Full Bill Text

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