HOUSE BILL 653

File Code: Elections Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 493

Sponsored By:

Delegate Glassman

Entitled:

Election Law - Ballot Questions - Plain English

Synopsis:

Requiring that each question that appears on the ballot be written in plain English; defining the term "plain English"; and requiring specified persons to prepare a summary of a ballot question using plain English in specified circumstances.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/11

First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

2/17

Hearing 3/2 at 1:00 p.m.

3/9

Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

BALLOTS

ELECTIONS -see also- BALLOTS; CAMP FINANC; POL CANDS; VOTING

LANGUAGE

Bill affects the following Statute:

Article - 33 Election Code

( 7-104 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered