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Panel approves allowing Aiken polling site up to 5 miles outside precinct when no in-precinct location exists
Summary
The subcommittee voted unanimously to report S694 favorably after staff explained it lets Aiken County place a polling site up to five miles outside a precinct if no suitable in-precinct location is available and the county delegation approves; similar provisions already exist in Pickens and Richland counties.
The subcommittee moved S694 out with a favorable report after Miss Benson explained the bill would let the Aiken Board of Voter Registration and Elections locate a polling place within the county but up to five miles outside a precinct boundary if there is no suitable in-precinct site and the county legislative delegation approves.
Miss Benson told senators that the provision has precedent in Pickens and Richland counties and that Aiken seeks the same flexibility. Senators voiced no opposition and the chair called the question; the committee reported the bill favorably with no recorded opposition.
The change would be limited to county decision-making with delegation approval; the bill does not alter state-level precincting rules or voting method alternatives.
