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MO SB486
Bill
Status
2/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Richard Sifton
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum prison sentence for fraudulent voter registration from 5 years to 15 years and eliminates the option of paying a fine in lieu of imprisonment
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Upgrades the felony classification for willfully making false statements on voter registration applications from Class D to Class C felony (or from Class C to Class B under the alternative version of section 115.631)
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Prohibits suspended imposition of sentence for class one election offenses and requires a minimum 30-day imprisonment before eligibility for probation or parole
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Permanently bars anyone convicted of class one election offenses from serving as an election judge, challenger, or watcher
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Maintains existing fines of $2,500 to $10,000 for most class one election offenses while increasing maximum imprisonment from 5 to 7 years for general election felonies
Legislative Description
Modifies class one election offenses
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
3/5/2015