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Conference panel approves language making carrying dangerous instruments near polling places an intimidation offense (SB1030)
Summary
Conferees approved CD1 for SB1030 that identifies carrying dangerous instruments, including firearms, at or within 200 feet of voter service centers, places of deposit or polling places as examples of intimidation; the committee recorded aye votes with one recorded 'no' on the house side.
The joint conference committee on April 21 considered language in SB1030 clarifying the practice of intimidation in elections. The CD1 includes an explicit example that carrying dangerous instruments, including firearms, at or within 200 feet of voter service centers, places of deposit or polling places constitutes intimidation.
Senate and house managers reviewed the language and proceeded to a roll call vote. Managers on the senate side voted aye; on the house side, co-chair Tarnas and members Poipoi and another manager voted aye while one member (Garcia) recorded a 'no' vote in the roll call. The committee announced the passage of the conference draft.
Next steps: The conference draft will be processed for finalization; conferees indicated the CD1 would be transmitted and the committee adjourned pending any further procedural requirements.
