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MO HB289
Bill
Status
1/23/2013
Primary Sponsor
Genise Montecillo
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces sections 115.081 and 115.087 of Missouri law governing election judge appointments.
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Removes the requirement for equal numbers of judges from each major political party and instead requires appointment based on merit without regard to political affiliation.
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Eliminates the requirement that no major political party have a majority of judges at any polling place.
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Removes the previous requirement that county political party committees submit lists of qualified candidates for election judge positions in double the number needed.
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Retains designation of two supervisory judges (one from each major political party) responsible for returning election supplies and resolving disputes by mutual agreement or through the election authority.
Legislative Description
Requires an election authority to hire election judges based upon merit and without regard to political party affiliation instead of the current requirement that there be an equal number from each major political party
Last Action
Referred: Elections(H)
5/17/2013