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MS SB2687
Bill
AI Summary
- Authorizes boards of supervisors and circuit clerks or county registrars to approve the use of Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting units and Optical Mark Reading (OMR) equipment for absentee voting.
- Requires the Secretary of State to promulgate rules and regulations governing safe and efficient use of DRE and OMR equipment for absentee voting.
- Requires the Secretary of State to establish procedures for examining, counting, and rejecting ballots when DRE and OMR equipment are used during the absentee voting period.
- Guarantees absentee electors the right to vote by paper ballot in elections where DRE voting units or OMR equipment are used.
- Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Absentee voting; may be conducted by voting machine if clerk and board of supervisors approve.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/28/2017
Committee Referrals
Apportionment and Elections2/20/2017
Elections1/16/2017
Full Bill Text
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