Bill

HB 929

85(R) - 2017
House Elections
House Elections
Elections

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Rick Miller

Bill Caption

Relating to the time for returning ballots mailed by certain federal postcard applicants.

Fiscal Notes

From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would allow ballots by mail sent by a member of the armed forces or merchant marine of the United States or the spouse or dependent of a member to be counted if the ballot arrives not later than the sixth day after the election unless that day is a weekend or holiday, in which case the deadline is extended to the next regular business day. The bill would also require that each local canvassing authority convene to conduct the local canvass at a time set by the canvass's presiding officer subject to the other requirements of the section.  

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.