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IN HB1347
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Clyde Kersey
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AI Summary
HB 1347 Summary
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Requires all Indiana elections to be conducted by mail beginning with elections in 2022, with extensive provisions for ballot preparation, distribution, and counting.
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Establishes a new article (IC 3-11.1) creating a comprehensive mail ballot system including provisions for ballot transmission by mail, fax, or electronic mail, with voter verification and correction procedures.
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Mandates that the interim study committee on elections study the transition to mail-only voting and recommend necessary legislation to implement the system by December 31, 2021.
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Sunsets numerous existing election code provisions effective January 1, 2022, that become obsolete under the mail ballot system, including in-person polling place procedures, precinct election officer requirements, and absentee-specific procedures.
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Authorizes vote centers as alternative voting locations and allows counties to establish secure ballot collection boxes and courier systems for ballot delivery and return.
Legislative Description
Mail in ballots. Requires that all elections be conducted by mail beginning with elections in 2022. Provides for the January 1, 2022, expiration of several provisions of the election Code that will be obsolete under a vote by mail system. Requires the interim study committee on elections to study the transition to a vote by mail system and propose necessary legislation to accomplish the transition.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and Apportionment
1/16/2018