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MO SB208
Bill
Status
1/4/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Sifton
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum imprisonment for most class one election offenses from 5 years to 7 years, with fines between $2,500 and $10,000
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Prohibits suspended imposition of sentence for class one election offenses and requires a minimum of 30 days imprisonment before eligibility for probation or parole
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Bars persons convicted of class one election offenses from serving as election judges, challengers, or watchers
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Increases penalty for knowingly registering to vote when not legally entitled from a class one election offense to a class C felony
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Updates voter registration form language to reflect the increased penalty of up to 10 years imprisonment (previously 5 years) for registering while knowing one is not legally entitled
Legislative Description
Modifies class one election offenses
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S Local Government and Elections Committee
1/12/2017