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Proposed vote-by-mail changes would mail ballots but require in-person return or added verification; cities warn of logistical costs
Summary
A proposal (HP 300) that would mail ballots to voters but require in-person return with ID — or alternative verification — prompted concerns about increased election costs, staffing and access for populations such as the elderly, hospitalized voters and overseas military.
A bill under consideration (HP 300) that would change Utah's vote-by-mail procedures prompted extensive questions at the League's Legislative Policy Committee on Feb. 10.
As described to members, the current proposal would continue to mail ballots to registered voters but require ballots to be returned in person with voter identification — either at a staffed drop box or a polling place. League staff and members cautioned that returning to staffed, in-person drop-off and polling locations would increase municipal election costs because jurisdictions would effectively run two parallel systems:…
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