HB 482-FN (2023): requiring the use of ballots with embedded security, traceability, and relative to the chain of custody for ballots cast in elections.

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HB 482-FN (2023)

requiring the use of ballots with embedded security, traceability, and relative to the chain of custody for ballots cast in elections.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Election Law
  • Subject: Elections

The Story

It was introduced on January 5, 2023 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 31, 2023. The committee met in executive session on February 7, 2023 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 19–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 14, 2023 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 31, 2023, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, LOB 306-308
  • February 7, 2023, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Election Law, LOB 306-308

Votes

  • February 14, 2023, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 5, 2023: Introduced (in recess of) 01/05/2023 and referred to Election Law
  • January 31, 2023: Public Hearing: 01/31/2023 10:15 am LOB 306-308
  • February 7, 2023: Executive Session: 02/07/2023 11:00 am LOB 306-308
  • February 7, 2023: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 482-FN 02/07/2023 (Vote 19-1; CC)
  • February 13, 2023: Removed from Consent (Reps. T. Mannion, Yokela, Read, Santonastaso, T. Lekas, Kenny, Tenczar, Popovici-Muller, Burnham, Granger) 02/13/2023
  • February 14, 2023: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/14/2023

Laws It Would Change

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