This bill streamlines absentee voting at nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and hospitals by allowing election officials to waive the standard identification and affidavit requirements when voters complete a combined ballot application and return envelope at these facilities. The change makes it easier for residents at these locations to vote without needing separate identification documents, while maintaining the existing requirement that counties notify political parties when they conduct absentee voting at these facilities.
State Affairs Deferred to the 41st legislative day Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 1.
State Affairs Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House State Affairs H.J. 103
Kevin Jensen
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
State Affairs — Deferred to the 41st legislative day