Relates to establishing compulsory voting
This bill requires all eligible voters to participate in general elections by casting a ballot in person or by absentee ballot, with exceptions for primary and school board elections. It imposes a $10 fine for failing to vote, which the state board of elections may waive upon submission of valid proof of an excuse (like illness or travel). Funds collected from fines would be used to improve election processes, such as voter registration systems or polling accessibility. The law applies only to general elections, not primaries or school district votes, and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
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