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IN HB1139
Bill
Status
5/7/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Richardson
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AI Summary
HEA 1139 - Elections Bill Summary
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Updates election procedures to extend removal processes for precinct election board members to include poll clerks, assistant poll clerks, and election sheriffs, with removal triggered by affidavits from two or more voters.
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Requires the Secretary of State and election division co-directors to provide polling place locations and ballot information to the Voting Information Project sponsored by The Pew Charitable Trusts beginning January 7, 2016.
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Modifies absentee ballot transmission procedures by changing language from "mailed" to "transmitted" and clarifying that ballots can be delivered through mail, fax, or electronic mail with digital images.
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Updates multiple election dates throughout Indiana Code from 2006-2014 references to 2016-2018 references to align with current and future election cycles (state elections, county offices, school board positions).
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Changes deadline for filing notice of special election from thirty (30) days before to seven (7) days after receiving the writ, and adjusts absentee voter board appointment notification timelines.
Legislative Description
Various election law matters. Provides that the procedure for removing election inspectors and judges also applies to poll clerks, assistant poll clerks, and election sheriffs. Exempts certain statutorily protected residence addresses from the requirement to publish the address of each primary election candidate. Makes technical changes relating to: (1) filing statements of economic interests; (2) updating voter registration information; (3) transmitting absentee ballots; (4) appointment of absentee voter boards; (5) filling candidate vacancies; (6) transmission of voter registration applications; (7) public questions; and (8) certification of special election results. Updates dates and other references in the election law. Removes other
Last Action
Public Law 216
5/7/2015