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MO SB398

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Will Kraus

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts section 115.117, RSMo, relating to polling place designation and selection
  • Election authority may designate tax-supported public buildings or buildings owned by political subdivisions or special districts as polling places, except public school principals may now refuse such designation
  • If no public building is conveniently available for a polling place, election authority must first attempt to secure a privately owned tax-exempt building before contracting for rental of a suitable location
  • Election authority must consider parking availability when selecting polling places and give priority to locations with adequate parking for poll workers and voters

Legislative Description

Allows public school principals to opt out of the election authority designation that their school be used as a polling place

Last Action

Hearing Scheduled But Not Heard S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee

3/28/2011

Committee Referrals

Financial And Governmental Organizations And Elections3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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