Bill

HB 1428

83(R) - 2013
Elections

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive

Author(s)

Sarah Davis

Bill Caption

Relating to inappropriate actions by the early voting ballot board.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

Summary: HB 1428 would lay out certain rules for the presiding judge of the early voting ballot board. These rules would prohibit the judge from knowingly accepting a ballot from an ineligible voter or refusing to accept a ballot from an eligible voter. Violation of these rules would be a Class A misdemeanor.

Analysis: HB 1428 would strengthen the integrity of each vote and ensure that eligible votes are counted. We support this legislation.