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MO SB375
Bill
Status
2/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
Brian Nieves
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AI Summary
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Establishes the official ballot as a paper ballot hand-marked by voters, or for disabled voters, marked by paper ballot-marking devices designed to assist the disabled.
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Requires election authorities to phase out direct-record electronic touch-screen voting machines by prohibiting replacement with new machines; existing machines may only be used by disabled voters who request them.
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Mandates that no election shall be certified until an audit is completed, with a minimum of 5% of precincts randomly selected and audited to verify vote counts accurately reflect voter intent.
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Extends the retention period for voted ballots, ballot cards, and election-related materials from 12 to 22 months after the election date.
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Prohibits voters from casting straight political party ticket votes in partisan elections.
Legislative Description
Establishes the paper ballot as the official ballot and requires audits before election certification
Last Action
S Formal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 375-Nieves, with SCS
5/17/2013