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House narrows exceptions to paper‑ballot bill; funding, local‑control amendments fail
Summary
House debate on House Bill 245, which makes pen‑and‑paper ballots the default, included failed amendments to broaden access to voting machines and to provide state funding to replace machines in one county. A separate amendment to allow local clerks discretion was also defeated.
House Bill 245, which would set pen‑and‑paper ballots as the default method, drew sustained debate on Feb. 6 over exceptions and the financial costs of replacing voting machines.
Representative Sherwood offered an amendment to replace a disability‑only exception with language allowing "electors who choose" to use voting machines, arguing that voting method should be a broadly available option. Sponsor Representative Knapp opposed…
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