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DE SB25

Bill

Status

Passed

6/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Bryant Richardson

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Eliminates automatic removal of registered voters from the Town of Laurel's voter rolls for failing to vote in two consecutive General Municipal Elections.

  • Registered voters remain on the Books of Registered Voters until they move out of town or die, rather than being removed for inactivity.

  • Maintains existing voter registration requirements including age eligibility, U.S. citizenship, 30-day residency, and registration at the Town Manager's office by the fourth Thursday in February of election years.

  • Requires voters to register only once instead of having to reregister after missing two consecutive elections with contested offices.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend The Charter Of The Town Of Laurel Relating To The Manner Of Holding Biannual Municipal Election.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

6/24/2015

Committee Referrals

Administration4/2/2015
Community/County Affairs1/29/2015

Full Bill Text

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