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Committee approves bill to formalize party challengers at early- and on-site voting locations
Summary
HB 2153, as amended, would require county party chairmen to provide written appointments for party challengers and alternatives to observe and make challenges at on-site early voting and other voting locations; committee recommended the amended bill 4-3.
The committee voted 4-3 to advance House Bill 2153, as amended, which requires each county political-party chairman to make written appointments designating party representatives and alternates who may act as challengers at on-site early-voting locations, emergency early-voting locations and other voting sites.
Sponsor proponents said the change clarifies the rights and duties of observers and intends to address ambiguities in Title 16 raised during recent elections. The committee adopted a two-page amendment to require that properly appointed challengers be present and permitted to make challenges at the prescribed locations; staff described the amendment as clarifying rights and duties.
Roll call recorded four ayes and three nays; the committee clerk announced HB 2153 as recommended with the amendment. Members said they expect follow-up clarification on observer procedures during implementation.
