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BILL · 1993–94 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6188

SB 6188: Natnl Voter Registration Act

Implementing the National Voter Registration Act.

Summary

  • Terminology : The general definitions in the election code are amended to add the term "special ballot." Registered voters are distinguished as either "active" or "inactive." The term "deputy registrar" is changed to "registration assistant." The phrases "information required for voter registration" and "date of mailing" are defined.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 6188), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 57, Laws of 1994
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 1994
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 1994
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 1994
  5. Governor
  6. LawMar 23, 1994
Prime sponsor
Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)
Introduced
January 17, 1994 in the Senate
Last action
March 23, 1994
Session law
Chapter 57, Laws of 1994
Requested by
State agency
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 6188, SSB 6188

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Mary Margaret Haugen (D-10)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Shirley Winsley R-28Kathleen Drew D-5

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 10, 1994
Version voted on: SSB 6188
43 Yea 0 Nay 1 Absent 5 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat26011
Republican17004
How each member voted

Absent (1)

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House · Final Passage

March 3, 1994
Version voted on: SSB 6188
98 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat63000
Republican35000
How each member voted

Yea (98)

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Senate · Final Passage

March 5, 1994
Version voted on: SSB 6188
43 Yea 0 Nay 2 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat22024
Republican21000
How each member voted

Absent (2)

Excused (4)

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History

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SB 6188 in other sessions

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