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Legislation


1997 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 359

File Code: Elections Prior Year Introduction As: HB 634/96 - CGM
Sponsored By:
Delegates Howard and Rosapepe
Entitled:
Elections - Mail-in Ballots - Removal of Eligibility Requirements

Synopsis:

Changing the term "absentee ballot" to "mail-in ballot"; removing specified eligibility requirements for voting by mail-in ballot; removing the requirement that an affidavit be completed stating that the applicant meets specified eligibility requirements; and requiring that specified changes be made consistent with the Act.

Legislative History

House Action
1/23
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
1/29
Hearing 2/12 at 1:15 p.m.
3/3
Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24
Delegate James C. Rosapepe, District 21
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BALLOTS
ELECTIONS -see also- BALLOTS; CAMPAIGN FINANCING; VOTING
POSTAL SERVICE
VOTING -see also- BALLOTS; ELECTIONS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 33 Election Code
( 3-21A , 27-1 , 27-2 , 27-4 , 27-5 , 27-6 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
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