Legislation

Title: State Board of Elections and Local Boards of Elections - Membership and Staff
Sponsored by: Senator Washington
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring each member of the State Board of Elections to have at least 5 years of experience in administering elections and have extensive knowledge of State election laws; establishing the position of Racial Equity Coordinator within the State Board to ensure that all registered voters across the State receive the same treatment and access to resources, investigate racial disparities in ballot access and voter turnout, and make recommendations on ways to improve racial equity in the administration of elections in the State; etc.

Committees

Original:: Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Click to view Recorded Media

Committee Testimony

Witness List

Details

Cross-filed with: HB1249

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2021

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/05/2021 Legislative Date 2/05/2021 Action First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - State Board of Elections and Local Boards of Elections - Membership and Staff Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2021 Legislative Date 2/12/2021 Action Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/03/2021 Legislative Date 3/03/2021 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/03/2021 Legislative Date 3/03/2021 Action Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/05/2021	2/05/2021	First Reading Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs
			Text - First - State Board of Elections and Local Boards of Elections - Membership and Staff
Senate	2/12/2021	2/12/2021	Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate	3/03/2021	3/03/2021	Hearing canceled
Senate	3/03/2021	3/03/2021	Hearing 3/03 at 1:30 p.m.

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