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MS SB2687

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Sally Doty

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

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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