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SB 0033 - Political Procedures Amendments

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Wayne Harper (R)
Last Action: 3/25/2019 - Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
Senate Committee: Rules
House Committee: Government Operations
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

This bill is recommended by the Government Operations Interim Committee and standardizes all public notification procedures in the election code, the municipal incorporation process, and the annexation process. 

The bill also clarifies deadlines in the Election Code and word-count limitations on ballot arguments. The bill requires that at least two poll workers handle and deliver ballots.  

The bill removes language that states that courts and election officers construe the Election Code liberally to carry out the intent of the Code. 


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