BILL · 1995–96 SESSION
SB 5255: Absentee ballots processing
Expediting processing of absentee ballots.
Summary
- During the ten days preceding a primary or election, the processing of absentee ballots may include verification of voters' signatures on the return envelopes and opening the return envelopes. The canvassing board must place both ballots and envelopes in sealed containers.
From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5255), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 17, 1995
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Rosa Franklin (D-29)
- Introduced
- January 17, 1995 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 8, 1996
- Requested by
- State agency
- Companion bill
- HB 1236
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Rosa Franklin (D-29)
4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
The Legislature's online data doesn't include step-by-step history for sessions before 2001. Its final status is shown above, and the official bill page may have more.
SB 5255 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 5255 (2025–26) Juvenile detention
- SB 5255 (2023–24) Lump sum reporting system
- SB 5255 (2021–22) Dissolution/doc. language
- SB 5255 (2019–20) Road usage charges/rural
- SB 5255 (2017–18) Seizure & forfeiture reports
- SB 5255 (2015–16) Linked deposit program
- SB 5255 (2013–14) Environment quality & health
- SB 5255 (2011–12) DOT & state patrol/police