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BILL · 1999–00 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 5662

SB 5662: On-line voting

Studying on-line voting.

Summary

  • The Secretary of State is directed to: (1) assemble a task force to conduct a study of issues related to incorporating on-line and Internet technologies in the voting process; (2) create an advisory committee of county election staff and technical and other experts to do research and assist the secretary; (3) determine the appropriate security measures and minimum standards required for certification of systems;…

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5662), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedFeb 1, 1999
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 12, 1999
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bill Finkbeiner (R-45)
Introduced
February 1, 1999 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 2000
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HB 1594
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bill Finkbeiner (R-45)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Lisa Brown D-3Shirley Winsley R-28

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 12, 1999
Version voted on: ESB 5662
29 Yea 16 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat19503
Republican101101
How each member voted
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History

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SB 5662 in other sessions

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