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House debates major election bill; chair's rulings on amendments sustained after roll calls
Summary
The Indiana House spent substantial time debating House Bill 16-79, an elections package, including amendments on permanent absentee status and no-excuse mail voting. Multiple points of order on germaneness led to appeals of the chair; the chair's rulings were sustained on roll calls during the session.
The Indiana House on Feb. 11 debated House Bill 16-79, an elections bill that would change procedures for voter registration, absentee ballots and other election administration matters.
The session recorded extended debate over several floor amendments, including a proposal to create a permanent absentee voter status for seniors and voters with disabilities and a separate amendment that would permit no-excuse mail voting. Members raised points of order under the chamber's germaneness rule.…
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