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House approves bill to notify voters when ballots are counted
Utah House of Representatives · February 2, 2021
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Summary
The House passed first substitute HB70, which creates an opt-in ballot-count notification system (text or email) supported by county clerks and vetted by the Lieutenant Governor's office; passed 72-0 and will be transmitted to the Senate.
On Feb. 1, 2021, Representative Johnson presented first substitute HB70, a bill that would permit county clerks to notify voters by text or email, if they opt in, when their ballot has been counted.
Johnson said the idea originated with a county clerk and a former representative and has support…
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