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Rep. Mercer urges public tallies for veto-override polls in HB 539
Legislative Committee
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Summary
Representative Bill Mercer introduced HB 539 to require the secretary of state to post a running tally during the 30-day poll used for veto-override attempts, arguing it would help supporters know who has voted and who still needs contact.
Representative Bill Mercer opened HB 539, saying he has experienced multiple vetoes in his terms and that the current 30-day legislative poll process leaves sponsors unable to track returns. "It would be, I think, in the name of transparency, a much better practice to have the…
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