FINAL BILL REPORT
SB 5359
This analysis was prepared by non-partisan legislative staff for the use of legislative members in their deliberations. This analysis is not a part of the legislation nor does it constitute a statement of legislative intent. |
C 414 L 09
Synopsis as Enacted
Brief Description: Concerning identifying marks on ballots.
Sponsors: Senators Oemig, Pridemore, Kline and McDermott.
Senate Committee on Government Operations & Elections
House Committee on State Government & Tribal Affairs
Background: Every ballot must be uniform within a precinct. Ballots must identify the type of primary or election and its date, the county, and contain instructions for recording a vote. Paper ballots and ballot cards may not be marked in a way that could identify a voter.
Summary: Elections officials are prohibited from entering into or extending a contract with a vendor if the contract allows the vendor to acquire an ownership interest in data or information pertaining to a voter, or any ballot. An election official may not mark a ballot or direct that a ballot be marked in a way that would identify the voter.
Votes on Final Passage:
Senate | 44 | 0 | |
House | 97 | 0 | (House amended) |
Senate House | 96 | 0 | (Senate refused to concur) (House amended) |
Senate | 43 | 0 | (Senate concurred) |
Effective: | July 26, 2009 |