SF600 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Temporary polling locations publication requirement provision
Related bill: HF993
AI Generated Summary
The legislative bill SF No 600 aims to improve access to voting by allowing certain authorities to establish temporary polling locations under specific conditions. It mandates county auditors or municipal clerks to set up additional polling places that operate on different schedules than regular ones before election day. These temporary polling sites must be announced at least 47 days prior to the election.
Key features of the bill include: 1. Special provisions allowing federally recognized Indian Tribes to request a polling place on their reservations, and postsecondary institutions to request polling places on or near their campuses to accommodate students. The requested sites must be public, meet legal standards, and be within a reasonable distance from the campus. 2. The requests for additional polling locations from tribes and educational institutions need to be made by May 31 before an election. 3. Once a temporary polling location is designated, details about its address, and the dates and times it will be open must be promptly shared online both by the local authority and the secretary of state to ensure public awareness.
This bill is designed to make voting more accessible, especially for students and members of Indian Tribes, by providing more voting locations and flexibility.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
January 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
January 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Elections |
Citations
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