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Utah House unanimously passes bill to notify voters when absentee ballots are rejected
Summary
On Jan. 24, 2017, the Utah House passed HB 12, the "Disposition of Ballots Amendments," 74-0. The bill requires clerks to notify voters quickly if absentee or vote-by-mail ballots are spoiled and gives voters a chance to correct certain defects; members raised concerns about rural implementation and privacy.
The Utah House of Representatives on Jan. 24 passed HB 12, the "Disposition of Ballots Amendments," by a recorded vote of 74-0, sending the measure to the Senate for consideration. Representative Eliason, speaking for the sponsor, said the bill requires clerks to notify voters when absentee or vote-by-mail ballots are rejected and, when feasible, give them an opportunity to correct the defect.
Supporters said the bill aims to make sure "as many votes as possible are counted." Representative Eliason told members the recent election saw "tens of thousands of ballots that were not counted," citing figures supplied to him that included 16,683 ballots in Salt Lake County and 3,049 in Davis County. "This bill simply says put a place on the envelope... that the voter can list their email…
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