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MO SB749
Bill
AI Summary
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Creates a new "advance ballot" system allowing registered Missouri voters to vote in person at a central voting location starting the third Wednesday before an election through the Wednesday before election day.
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Requires all election authorities to establish satellite voting sites in addition to a central location, with one satellite per 50,000 registered voters (maximum six satellites per jurisdiction) for federal elections and designated state/local elections.
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Mandates advance voting locations operate during regular business hours including Saturday until 12:00 p.m., with hours between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
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Prohibits voters who cast advance ballots from voting at polling places on election day; violation constitutes a class one election offense.
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Requires appointment of at least one judge from each major political party at satellite sites with no party holding a majority, and directs state general revenue to fund all implementation costs, effective January 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Creates an advance voting system for elections
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
2/6/2014