HB 1527-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Revises absentee ballot and related election provisions.

Provides that if a registered voter who was issued an absentee or mail ballot requests to vote at a polling place, the precinct election officer shall attempt to confirm whether the voter has already returned a ballot. Confirmation may be achieved by accessing the county voter registration system by electronic, telephone, or other means.

Provides that if a service voter or overseas voter returned an absentee ballot by electronic transmission, the original documents need not be received on or before the date on which the primary or election is certified in order to be included in a canvass report.