Voting Access and Process, including Election Reform and Redistricting
HB411 - Voting, early voting procedure established, all elections
[NOTE: See similar bill HB256. A comparison of the two bills is given below.]
Sponsor(s): Representatives Rogers and Moore
Synopsis and Analysis: Under existing law, electors may only vote on election day, with the exception of absentee voting. This bill would establish an advance voting period during which qualified electors, without excuse, may vote at a designated advance voting center before election day. This bill would provide for the hours of operation for each advance voting center. This bill would require judges of probate to manage advance voting and require appointing boards to appoint poll workers to work at advance voting centers. This bill would also require the Secretary of State to adopt rules. The bill designates the period for early voting to commence on the fourth Monday of the month immediately preceding the month of the election and ending on the Friday immediately preceding the election.
NOTE: A comparison of HB256 and HB411
There is another early voting bill (HB256) which is posted separately. Here is a comparison of the key differences in the two bills. Both bills require each jurisdiction to have at least one early voting place, HB256 vests authority for managing the early voting in the “governing body of each county” and HB411 in the judge of probate. HB256 provides for early voting during the 14 day period preceding the election day, leaving it to the local governing body to determine the days, but requiring that during the week preceding the election, early voting must be permitted no less than 4 days nor more than 6. HB411 provides for a period of early voting beginning on the 4th Monday of the month preceding and concluding the Friday before election day. There are some differences in the hours for voting. HB256 specifying 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday and 1-5 pm on Sunday. HB411 designating “normal” business hours during the week and 9-4 on Saturday, apparently no Sunday voting, and allowing the judge of probate to extend the hours to suit the needs of the jurisdiction.
League Action and Justification: Support. The League believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. This bill authorizing early voting in all elections removes another barrier, making voting more accessible.
Bill Progress in Legislature
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HB411 - Voting, early voting procedure established, all elections[NOTE: See similar bill HB256. A comparison of the two bills is given below.]
Sponsor(s): Representatives Rogers and Moore
Synopsis and Analysis: Under existing law, electors may only vote on election day, with the exception of absentee voting. This bill would establish an advance voting period during which qualified electors, without excuse, may vote at a designated advance voting center before election day. This bill would provide for the hours of operation for each advance voting center. This bill would require judges of probate to manage advance voting and require appointing boards to appoint poll workers to work at advance voting centers. This bill would also require the Secretary of State to adopt rules. The bill designates the period for early voting to commence on the fourth Monday of the month immediately preceding the month of the election and ending on the Friday immediately preceding the election.
NOTE: A comparison of HB256 and HB411
There is another early voting bill (HB256) which is posted separately. Here is a comparison of the key differences in the two bills. Both bills require each jurisdiction to have at least one early voting place, HB256 vests authority for managing the early voting in the “governing body of each county” and HB411 in the judge of probate. HB256 provides for early voting during the 14 day period preceding the election day, leaving it to the local governing body to determine the days, but requiring that during the week preceding the election, early voting must be permitted no less than 4 days nor more than 6. HB411 provides for a period of early voting beginning on the 4th Monday of the month preceding and concluding the Friday before election day. There are some differences in the hours for voting. HB256 specifying 9am-5pm Monday through Saturday and 1-5 pm on Sunday. HB411 designating “normal” business hours during the week and 9-4 on Saturday, apparently no Sunday voting, and allowing the judge of probate to extend the hours to suit the needs of the jurisdiction.
League Action and Justification: Support. The League believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. This bill authorizing early voting in all elections removes another barrier, making voting more accessible.
Bill Progress in Legislature
Go here to get more information about the bill and changes in the bill as it progresses through the legislature.
| Calendar Date | Body | Amd/Sub | Matter | Committee | Nay | Yea | Abstain | Vote |
| 04/11/2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Constitution, Campaigns and Elections | CC&E | | | | |
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