Relating to elections; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Explicitly authorizes county clerk and personnel employed by county clerk to remove contents from return identification and secrecy envelopes of ballots delivered to county clerk. Clarifies that for purposes of calculating required number of signatures for certificate of nomination, "total votes" refers to votes cast at most recent presidential election. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2020
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2020
Last action Mar 9, 2020
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Committee
2
Feb 25, 2020
Upper · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
upper
Feb 3, 2020
Committee
Referred to Rules.
upper
Feb 3, 2020
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
upper
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