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Senate advances bill to prohibit electioneering at polling places during expanded early voting period
Summary
Senate Bill 105, sponsored on the floor by Senator Wendy Boyd, passed second reading on a 28-22 vote after extended discussion about how the measure would affect community forums, candidate events and early absentee voting locations.
Senate Bill 105 passed second reading on a 28-22 roll call after more than an hour of floor discussion about scope and unintended consequences. The bill would prohibit electioneering at polling locations "from the time ballots are available until all voting is completed," extending current statutory restrictions beyond Election Day to cover absentee and satellite voting periods.
Sponsor Senator Wendy Boyd framed the bill as…
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