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Senate approves temporary vote-by-mail regime for 2020 primary and optional mobile voting to protect public health
Summary
The Senate passed first substitute HB 3,006 to conduct the 2020 regular primary largely by mail, allow county-certified mobile (drive-up) voting sites, extend canvass deadlines for safety, and require protocols for voters and county workers. Sponsors said CARES Act funds should cover postage and PPE.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Utah Senate on April 16 approved a temporary election overhaul for the 2020 regular primary that makes vote-by-mail the default and allows certified mobile (drive-up) voting sites in counties that choose that option.
Senator Harper, sponsor of the first substitute, said the bill is temporary and focused on…
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