BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

SB 5823: Ballot signature witnesses

Requiring witnesses to ballot signature marks to identify themselves.

Summary

Requires witnesses who attest to the validity of a voter's signature mark on a ballot declaration to sign a declaration that they have personally observed the voter making the mark. Provides a procedure for a voter to follow if the voter neglects to sign the ballot or signs with a mark and fails to have two witnesses attest to the signature.

From the Bill Digest (SB 5823), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to ensuring elections integrity by requiring witnesses to ballot signature marks to identify themselves;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 13, 2020By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 4, 2019First reading, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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