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IN HB1383
Bill
Status
3/25/2018
Primary Sponsor
Harold Slager
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AI Summary
HEA 1383 Summary
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Eliminates the small precinct committee and transfers precinct consolidation authority to the secretary of state, effective upon passage.
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Requires the election commission to adopt a precinct consolidation order by July 1, 2018, consolidating precincts with fewer than 600 active voters if consolidation realizes county savings and does not obstruct voter access to polls.
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Grants the secretary of state authority to issue a precinct consolidation order by August 1, 2018, if the election commission fails to act, and annually by July 1 in years following presidential elections.
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Allows counties with electronic poll books or vote center systems to count absentee ballots at any time after 6:00 a.m. on election day in a central counting location, rather than immediately after courier return.
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Establishes audit procedures for electronic voting systems with tiered audit thresholds based on total votes cast, requiring county election boards to publish audit results within 30 days and directing the secretary of state to publish a report within 90 days identifying causes of discrepancies.
Legislative Description
Various election law matters. Eliminates the small precinct committee. Requires, not later than July 1, 2018, that the election commission adopt an order consolidating precincts in Lake County having fewer than 600 active voters, if the consolidation will realize savings for the county and not impose unreasonable obstacles on the ability of the voters of the county to vote at the polls. Provides that, if the commission does not adopt an order, the secretary of state, not later than August 1, 2018, and not later than July 1 each year immediately following a presidential election, shall issue the order. Requires
Last Action
Public Law 210
3/25/2018