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Committee reviews fixes to third-party advanced-ballot applications in SB231
Summary
Members discussed technical changes in Senate Bill 231 to require fewer onerous printing standards and to simplify required solicitor information on third-party advanced-ballot applications.
The Federal and State Affairs committee reviewed provisions of Senate Bill 231 that amend requirements for third-party advanced-ballot applications and related materials.
A committee member summarized that SB231 was drafted to address third-party mailings that send advanced-ballot applications but lacked clear identification. The bill adds a disclaimer that the material is not official government correspondence but removes the requirement that the disclaimer appear on every page in 14-point type. It also removes other printing burdens that had proven onerous.
The bill would also eliminate the requirement that the solicitor's mailing include an envelope addressed to the county election officer; instead, it would require clear instructions on how to return the application. The bill would allow the election date to be preprinted on the application and remove a requirement that solicitors provide the name of the president, CEO, or executive director.
A committee member said SB231 passed the Senate unanimously out of committee and had no problems on the Senate floor. Members indicated interest in including the SB231 provisions in the pending House package.
Ending: Committee members had no unresolved objections in the transcript but did not record a formal concurrence or vote on including SB231 language.
