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MO SB749

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Gina Walsh

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Prohibits voters who cast advance ballots from voting at polling places on election day; violation constitutes a class one election offense.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Financial And Governmental Organizations And Elections2/6/2014

Full Bill Text

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