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ID S1166

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2021

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows eligible voters to register on election day by appearing at their precinct polling place with proof of residence and completing a registration application and oath.

  • Permits county clerks to designate one or more polling places for election day registration instead of providing the service at every polling place, with designated locations equipped with voting booths, supplies, and provisional ballots.

  • Establishes procedure for issuing provisional ballots when a voter is not found in the poll book, lacks valid identification or proof of residence, or in other situations deemed necessary by the judge of elections.

  • Requires election judges to review provisional ballots within seven days after the election and determine if the voter is registered and eligible to vote, with ballots counted only if voter identity and residence are established by preponderance of the evidence.

  • Directs election judges to void provisional ballots for voters who do not meet registration and eligibility requirements, and to update voter registration records when provisional ballot information is verified.

Legislative Description

Amends and adds to existing law to establish provisions for election day registration and for the use of provisional ballots.

ELECTIONS

Last Action

Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs

3/8/2021

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/8/2021
Judiciary and Rules3/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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