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ID H0502
Bill
Status
2/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Defines "electronic poll book" as an electronic list of registered voters for a precinct or polling location containing the same information as a combination election record and poll book.
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Authorizes counties to adopt secretary of state-certified electronic poll books and requires counties using them to notify the secretary of state.
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Prohibits a candidate's name from appearing on a ballot for more than one judicial office, with exceptions for precinct committeemen seeking one additional office.
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Removes restrictions on electors changing party affiliation or unaffiliated designation on absentee ballot applications for primary elections only.
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Establishes initiative and referendum procedures for cities and counties to follow state procedures with modifications, including allowing city/county attorneys and clerks to perform duties assigned to state officials and eliminating geographical distribution requirements for signature gathering.
Legislative Description
Adds to and amends existing law to define a term; to revise provisions relating to disclosures in elections to authorize a levy; to provide that no candidate's name may appear on a ballot for more than one judicial office; to remove language that prohibits an elector from changing certain information on an application for absentee ballot; to authorize county adoption of an electronic poll book and to provide related requirements; and to provide initiative and referendum procedures for local entities.
ELECTIONS
Last Action
Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs
2/13/2014