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MO HJR90

Joint Resolution

Status

Enrolled

5/14/2014

Primary Sponsor

Tony Dugger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Submits to Missouri voters a constitutional amendment to add Section 11 to Article VIII, to be decided at the November 2014 general election or a special election called by the governor.

  • Permits qualified voters registered by the fourth Wednesday before election day to vote in person or by mail during the six business days (excluding weekends) immediately prior to and including the last Wednesday before election day.

  • Requires no voter to provide any reason or explanation for casting an early ballot and prohibits disclosure of whether a voter has cast an early ballot without written authorization from the voter.

  • Mandates that mail-in ballots be provided only by mail upon written request from the voter, with each request valid for only one general election and no voter receiving more than one ballot.

  • Requires state appropriations to reimburse local election authorities for costs and expenses associated with early voting activities.

Legislative Description

Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the establishment of a six-day early voting period before a general election

Last Action

Delivered to Secretary of State (G)

5/30/2014

Committee Referrals

Governmental Accountability and Fiscal Oversight5/6/2014
Fiscal Review4/16/2014
Rules4/7/2014
Elections4/2/2014

Full Bill Text

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