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MO HB710

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Grisamore

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces section 115.436, RSMo, relating to voter accessibility for physically disabled voters

  • Requires two election judges (one from each major political party) to bring ballots and voting equipment to physically disabled voters within 200 feet of a polling place who cannot enter

  • Allows election authorities to designate alternative accessible polling places for physically disabled voters upon request, provided candidates and issues are identical to the voter's assigned precinct

  • Permits election authorities to assign household members and caregivers of disabled voters to the same polling location as the disabled voter upon request

  • Mandates that each polling place have at least one accessible voting system compliant with federal requirements (42 U.S.C. Section 15481(a)(3)(B)) for all federal, state, county, municipal, and school district elections held after August 28, 2013

Legislative Description

Requires each polling place for a federal, state, local, or school district election to have at least one accessible voting system that conforms to federal regulations for disabled voters

Last Action

Voted Do Pass (H)

4/23/2013

Committee Referrals

Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities3/7/2013

Full Bill Text

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