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IN SB0398

Bill

Status

Passed

4/23/2021

Primary Sponsor

Greg Walker

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits political subdivisions from receiving or expending private funds for election administration, while still allowing state and federal government funding

  • Establishes new procedures for voters with print disabilities to request voter registration and absentee ballot applications via electronic mail, fax, or web publication, with accessibility requirements meeting Web Content Guidelines 2.1

  • Creates a signature verification cure process allowing voters 8 days after election day to resolve mismatched or missing signatures on absentee ballot envelopes by filing an affidavit

  • Extends the absentee ballot receipt deadline from noon to 6 p.m. on election day for counties using electronic poll books or vote center systems

  • Requires electronic voting systems purchased after December 31, 2019 to include voter-verifiable paper audit trails containing specific information including candidate selections, party choices, and public question responses

Legislative Description

Various elections matters.

Last Action

Public Law 109

4/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Elections and Apportionment3/2/2021
Elections1/14/2021

Full Bill Text

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