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MO HB1016
Bill
Status
2/19/2015
Primary Sponsor
Keith English
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AI Summary
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Expands election challenger presence rights to remain at polling places until all closing certification forms are completed, equipment is closed and taken down, ballot transportation cases are sealed, and election materials are returned to the election authority or designated collection place
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Allows challengers to be present at absentee ballot counting locations while ballots are prepared for counting and counted
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Requires county party committee chairs to submit signed official designation forms with challenger names to the local election authority no later than four business days before the election
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Permits replacement challengers to be designated until 5:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the election if a designated challenger is found ineligible
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Challengers must meet the same qualifications as election judges under section 115.085 and be registered voters in the jurisdiction where they serve
Legislative Description
Specifies that election challengers may remain present at polling places until all votes are counted, certification forms completed, and equipment delivered to the proper election authority
Last Action
Referred: Select Committee on State and Local Governments(H)
4/28/2015