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BILL · 2009–10 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESB 6430

SB 6430: Ballot envelopes

Concerning ballot envelopes.

Summary

  • Removes the requirement that mail ballot return envelopes must have a secrecy flap to conceal the voter's signature and telephone number.

From the Engrossed House Bill Analysis 2010 (ESB 6430), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2010
  2. Out of committeeJan 25, 2010
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2010
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joe McDermott (D-34)
Introduced
January 14, 2010 in the Senate
Last action
March 15, 2010
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to ballot envelopes;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joe McDermott (D-34)

2 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 1 Republican)

Linda Evans Parlette R-12Rodney Tom D-48

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 15, 2010
Version voted on: ESB 6430
43 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 4 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28102
Republican15102
How each member voted
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History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (ESB 6430)
  2. By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading. (ESB 6430)
  3. Returned to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 6430)
  4. Placed on second reading. (ESB 6430)
  5. Committee relieved of further consideration. (ESB 6430)
  6. First reading, referred to State Government & Tribal Affairs. (ESB 6430)
  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 4. (ESB 6430)
  8. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESB 6430)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (ESB 6430)
  10. Made eligible to be placed on second reading. (ESB 6430)
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESB 6430)
  12. GO - Majority; do pass. (ESB 6430)
  13. First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections. (ESB 6430)

SB 6430 in other sessions

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