Relates to removing cause for absentee ballot voting
This bill amends the state constitution to allow all qualified voters to request mail ballots without needing to provide a specific reason, such as illness or absence from their county. It removes language requiring voters to state they are "absent from the county" or "unable to appear due to illness or disability" to qualify for absentee voting. The change would directly affect all eligible voters by expanding access to mail-in voting options. The bill's key mechanism is a constitutional revision to simplify the voting process, making mail ballots available to anyone who requests one. This is a procedural policy change focused on voting access, not partisan outcomes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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4
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 9, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Clyde Vanel
DDemocratic
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