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MO HB2521

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2016

Primary Sponsor

Keith English

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the time election challengers may remain at polling places from "during the hours of voting" to "until all ballots are cast on the day of election"

  • Allows election watchers to remain present 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

  • Permits watchers to remain present at absentee ballot counting locations while ballots are being prepared and counted

  • Requires party chairs to submit challenger designation forms to local election authorities no later than four business days before the election for eligibility verification

  • Allows replacement challengers to be designated up until 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before the election if an original challenger is found ineligible

Legislative Description

Specifies circumstances for which an election watcher may remain in a polling place or in a location where absentee ballots are being prepared for counting and counted.

Last Action

Public Hearing Completed (H)

4/19/2016

Committee Referrals

Elections2/16/2016

Full Bill Text

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