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Alaska 30th Legislature
Nonpartisan Open Primary Elections [HB-200]
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An Act establishing a top two nonpartisan open primary election system for elective state executive and state and national legislative offices; repealing the special runoff election for the office of United States senator or United States representative; changing appointment procedures relating to precinct watchers and members of precinct election boards, election district absentee and questioned ballot counting boards, and the Alaska Public Offices Commission; requiring certain written notices to appear in election pamphlets and polling places;
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux
Cosponsor(s): Stutes on 05/12/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii, Section 1, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Change The Age Qualification For Voting In State Or Local Elections. [SB-1271]
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow individuals who are seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next state or local general election to vote at the state or local primary election immediately preceding the state or local general election by which the citizen will attain the age of eighteen.
Sponsored by: Sen. Laura Thielen
Notice Of Bill Proposing Constitutional Amendment Transmitted To Governor Pursuant To Article Xvii, Section 3 (sen. Com. No. 1). on 03/08/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Proposing An Amendment To Article Ii, Section 1, Of The Hawaii State Constitution To Change The Age Qualification For Voting In State Or Local Elections. [HB-1315]
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to allow individuals who are seventeen years of age but will be eighteen years of age on or before the next state or local general election to vote at the state or local primary election immediately preceding the state or local general election by which the citizen will attain the age of eighteen.
Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Lopresti
Referred To Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 6 on 01/30/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Elections. [HB-1269]
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Requires the office of elections: (1) beginning with the primary election in 2018, to implement election by mail in a county with a population of fewer than 100,000; and (2) beginning with the 2020 primary election, implement election by mail in each of the other counties for all elections. Establishes an elections by mail system, including requirements for ballots, replacement ballots, deficient return of ballots, ballot counting, voter service centers, places of deposit, and election expenses and responsibilities. Establishes procedures for postponed
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
Referred To Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 6 on 01/30/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Elections. [HB-1187]
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Beginning with the primary election in 2018, requires the office of elections to implement election by mail in a county with a population of fewer than 100,000 and beginning with the 2020 primary election, implement election by mail in each of the other counties for all elections. Establishes an election by mail system, including requirements for ballots, replacement ballots, deficient return of ballots, electronic transmission of replacement ballots under certain circumstances, ballot counting, voter service centers, places of deposit, and election
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Sponsored by: Rep. Joseph Souki
Referred To Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 6 on 01/30/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Elections. [SB-1066]
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Beginning with the primary election in 2018, requires the office of elections to implement election by mail in a county with a population of fewer than 100,000 and beginning with the 2020 primary election, implement election by mail in each of the other counties for all elections. Establishes an election by mail system, including requirements for ballots, replacement ballots, deficient return of ballots, electronic transmission of replacement ballots under certain circumstances, ballot counting, voter service centers, places of deposit, and election
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Sponsored by: Sen. Laura Thielen
The Committee On Wam Deferred The Measure. on 02/22/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Elections. [SB-428]
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Beginning with the primary election in 2018, requires the office of elections to implement election by mail in a county with a population of fewer than 100,000 and beginning with the 2020 primary election, implement election by mail in each of the other counties for all elections. Establishes an election by mail system, including requirements for ballots, replacement ballots, deficient return of ballots, electronic transmission of replacement ballots under certain circumstances, ballot counting, voter service centers, places of deposit, and election
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Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim
The Committee On Jdl Deferred The Measure. on 02/03/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Voting. [HB-532]
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Appropriates moneys to the office of elections for "I voted" stickers to be distributed at polling places. (HB532 HD1)
Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama
Reported From Jud (stand. Com. Rep. No. 129) As Amended In Hd 1, Recommending Passage On Second Reading And Referral To Fin. on 02/09/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Condominiums. [SB-392]
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Clarifies that if a proxy is a standard proxy form authorized by an association, and the proxy is returned with no box checked or more than one box checked, the proxy shall be counted for quorum purposes only. (SB392 HD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang
Received Notice Of Appointment Of House Conferees (hse. Com. No. 587). on 04/17/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Elections. [SB-175]
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Requires all elections to be conducted by mail beginning in 2020. Provides places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots and ensures a limited number of voter service centers in each county to remain open on the day of election to accommodate voters with special needs and to receive personal delivery of absentee, permanent absentee, and mail-in ballots. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program.
Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim
Introduced. on 01/20/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Condominiums. [HB-239]
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Clarifies that if a proxy is a standard proxy form authorized by a condominium association, and the proxy is returned with no box checked or more than one box checked, the proxy shall be counted for quorum purposes only. (HB239 CD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Angus McKelvey
Act 073, 07/03/2017 (gov. Msg. No. 1174). on 07/06/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Homeowners' Associations. [HB-192]
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Expands the law on planned community associations to apply to certain homeowners' associations. Clarifies that if a proxy is a standard proxy form authorized by an association, and the proxy is returned with no box checked or more than one box checked, the proxy shall be counted for quorum purposes only. (HB192 CD1)
Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura
Act 101, 07/05/2017 (gov. Msg. No. 1202). on 07/07/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Election Law - Early Voting - Registered Voter Updating the Voter's Address on an Existing Registration [HB-1626]
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Altering a specified provision of the election law concerning a registered voter updating the voter's address during early voting to conform to other provisions of the election law applicable to a registered voter updating the voter's address and voting; repealing the requirement that a registered voter updating the voter's address on an existing registration during early voting must provide proof of residency; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Turner
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 825 on 05/27/2017
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Hawaii 2017 Regular Session
Relating To Elections. [HB-131]
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Requires all elections to be conducted by mail beginning in 2020. Provides places of deposit for personal delivery of mail-in ballots and requires a limited number of voter service centers in each county to accommodate voters with special needs. Appropriates funds for the implementation and administration of the election by mail program.
Sponsored by: Rep. John Mizuno
Referred To Jud, Fin, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/23/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Election Law - Voting System - Optical Scanners in Baltimore County [HB-1605]
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Requiring the State Board of Elections to include two optical scanners for each polling place in Baltimore County as part of the voting system for voting in polling places.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
First Reading House Rules And Executive Nominations on 02/23/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Election Law - Qualification of Voters - Proof of Identity [SB-1133]
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Requiring an election judge to establish a voter's identity and verify the voter's address if the voter seeks to vote a regular ballot; requiring an election judge to qualify a voter by requesting the voter to present a current government-issued photo identification; requiring an election judge to authorize an individual to vote a regular ballot; allowing a voter who is unable to present a specified form of identification to vote by provisional ballot under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Unfavorable Report By Senate Rules; Withdrawn on 03/01/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Baltimore City - Alcoholic Beverages - Residency and Registered Voter Requirements [SB-1086]
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Exempting specified individuals who apply for alcoholic beverages licenses for the use of a partnership, corporation, club, or limited liability company in Baltimore City from specified residency and registered voter requirements; and establishing specified requirements for the issuance of an alcoholic beverages license to a partnership, corporation, or club in Baltimore City.
Sponsored by: Sen. Joan Conway
Favorable With Amendments Report By Economic Matters on 04/10/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Voter Registration Integrity Act of 2017 [HB-1354]
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Requiring a jury commissioner to provide prospective juror information concerning individuals who are not citizens of the United States to the State Board of Elections within 5 days after receiving the information; requiring the State Administrator of Elections to make specified arrangements to receive the information; requiring the State Administrator to retain a list of individuals whose information has been submitted; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Haven Shoemaker
Unfavorable Report By Judiciary on 03/20/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
United States Constitution - Amendments Convention - Democracy Amendment [HJR-6]
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Applying to the U.S. Congress for an amendments convention called under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, on the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that affirms every citizen's individual right to vote, reserves constitutional rights to natural persons, and authorizes regulation of contributions and expenditures intended to influence elections.
Sponsored by: Sen. Nathaniel Oaks
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/10/2017
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Maryland 2017 Regular Session
Baltimore County - Judges - Nonpartisan Elections (Baltimore County Voting Rights Act) [HB-1160]
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Requiring that circuit court and orphans' court judges in Baltimore County be elected in nonpartisan elections; providing that specified provisions of law govern the nomination and election of judges of the circuit court and orphans' court; requiring that any eligible voter be eligible to vote in a primary election for judge of the circuit court and orphans' court; requiring the local board of elections to determine whether a candidate qualifies for judge of the circuit court or orphans' court; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Eric Bromwell
Hearing 2/22 At 1:00 P.m. (judiciary) on 02/22/2017