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Committee approves adding religious-observance excuse for absentee ballots
STATE AGENCIES & GOVT'L AFFAIRS-SENATE · February 14, 2023
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Summary
Senator Dodson presented SB 2 47 to permit requesting an absentee ballot when an individual observes a religious discipline or holiday during the 12 hours polls are open; the committee advanced the measure after clarifying it does not change early voting procedures.
Senator Dodson told the committee SB 2 47 would add "observance of a religious discipline or religious holiday during the 12 hours that the polls are open on election day" to the list of reasons a voter may request an absentee ballot.
"So it's, if you're unable to attend…
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