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Senator · Senate District 45
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History
- Referred to elections
- Print number 3910a
- Amend and recommit to elections
- Referred to elections
Companion bill
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Relates to prohibiting certain candidates for public office from serving as poll watchers
In Senate Committee · Elections · Sponsor Joan Millman
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3910A
Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to poll watchers
Purpose
This bill is intended to prohibit a candidate from serving as a poll watcher in an election district in which they appear on the ballot.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends subdivision 1 of section 8-500 to prohibit a candidate from serving as a poll watcher in an election district in which they appear on the ballot.
Section 2 of the bill is the effective date.
Justification
In some jurisdiction, it is common for candidates to be appointed poll watchers in election district in which they appear on the ballot. Election inspectors have stated that this borders on electioneering within the pool site and is intimidating to voters. This bill would prohibit the option of candidates working as poll watchers in such circumstance.
Legislative history
2009-10: S.7662 Advanced to Third Reading
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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