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DE HB348

Bill

Status

Passed

7/5/2012

Primary Sponsor

Earl Jaques

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Origin

House of Representatives

146th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Defines "signature" to include digital or electronic signatures in addition to written signatures conforming to Delaware law.

  • Adjusts the deadline for political parties to opt out of the Presidential Primary to the earlier of the first business day of a presidential election year or 120 days before the Primary election date.

  • Removes obsolete language referencing primary election contests from the certificate of nomination filing requirements.

  • Revises voter assistance provisions to align with federal law, allowing voters with blindness, disability, or illiteracy to receive assistance from a person of their choice, excluding employer or union representatives.

  • Permits election departments to process absentee ballots through tabulators beginning the Friday before an election, but prohibits reporting results before polls close.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 15 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Elections.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/5/2012

Committee Referrals

Administration5/15/2012

Full Bill Text

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