1000 AMS PRID S2700.1

HB 1000  - S AMD TO GO COMM AMD (S-2481.1/11)287
     By Senator Pridemore

ADOPTED 04/12/2011

     On page 4, beginning on line 35 of the amendment, after "guaranteed))." strike all material through "secrecy." on line 38 and insert "Service and overseas voters must be provided with instructions and a secrecy cover sheet for returning the ballot and signed declaration by fax or e-mail. A voted ballot and signed declaration returned by fax or e-mail must be received by 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election or primary."

     On page 6, beginning on line 3 of the amendment, after "ballot." strike all material through "election." on line 6 and insert "Any overseas voter or service voter may return the signed declaration and voted ballot by fax or e-mail by 8:00 p.m. on the day of the primary or election, and the county auditor must use established procedures to maintain the secrecy of the ballot."

EFFECT:  Removes a requirement that a service and overseas voter waive secrecy in order to return a ballot by fax or e-mail and instead requires:
     (1) The voter to be provided a secrecy cover sheet and instructions for returning the ballot and signed declaration by fax or e-mail; and
     (2) The auditor to use established procedures to maintain ballot secrecy.

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