CS/SB 880: Elections [LPCC]
GENERAL BILL by Ethics and Elections ; Rich ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Margolis
Elections [LPCC]; Revises limitations on, and requirements for, mail ballot elections. Authorizes certain candidate elections to be conducted by mail ballot. Requires the supervisor of elections to keep a record of all mail ballots. Clarifies that electors mailing ballots must pay postage. Requires all supervisors of elections offices to remain open extra hours on the day of a mail ballot election. Provides for permanent absentee voter status, etc.
Effective Date: 1/1/2009 01/01/2009
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Community Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 5/2/2008 Senate - Died in Committee on Community Affairs
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/21/2007 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 1/24/2008 | Senate |
• Referred to Ethics and Elections; Community Affairs; Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations |
| 2/11/2008 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 02/20/08, 9:30 am, 412-K --Workshop-Discussed |
| 3/4/2008 | Senate |
• Introduced, referred to Ethics and Elections; Community Affairs; Judiciary; Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations -SJ 00054; On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 02/20/08, 9:30 am, 412-K --Workshop-Discussed |
| 3/27/2008 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Ethics and Elections, 04/01/08, 1:00 pm, 412-K |
| 4/1/2008 | Senate |
• CS by Ethics and Elections; YEAS 7 NAYS 0 -SJ 00425; CS read 1st time on 04/03/08 -SJ 00431 |
| 4/3/2008 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2); Now in Community Affairs -SJ 00425 |
| 5/2/2008 | Senate |
• Died in Committee on Community Affairs |
073424 - Amendment to Amendment (760140)