Introduced
by
To permit the absent voter counting boards in cities and townships of greater than 40,000 to work in shifts. Ballots could not be left unattended, and challengers representing both major parties could be present. Recent law changes are expected to substantially increase the number of absentee voters.
Referred to the Committee on Elections
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)
To permit the absent voter counting boards in cities and townships with at least 10,000 registered voters to work in shifts in an "absent voter counting place." Ballots could not be left unattended, challengers representing both major parties could be present, and an election inspector would have to be present at all times until the polls close. Recent law changes are expected to substantially increase the number of absentee voters.
Motion to reconsider
The vote by which the bill was passed.
The motion passed by voice vote
Received
Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)
To permit the absent voter counting boards in cities and townships with at least 10,000 registered voters to work in shifts in an "absent voter counting place." Ballots could not be left unattended, challengers representing both major parties could be present, and an election inspector would have to be present at all times until the polls close. Recent law changes are expected to substantially increase the number of absentee voters.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
Reported without amendment
Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means with the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
