Elections; extension of polling hours. (SB1051)
Introduced By
Sen. George Barker (D-Alexandria)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
✓ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
☐ |
Became Law |
Description
Elections; emergencies; extension of polling hours. Provides for a court-ordered extension of polling hours in emergency situations and situations that interfere with the ability of voters to travel to the polls. The bill provides that no extension shall exceed three hours and provides for notice by any petitioner for an extension to the other potential petitioners. The potential petitioners are the Secretary of the State Board of Elections and the state chairs of the political parties. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/11/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101451D |
| 01/11/2011 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 02/01/2011 | Reported from Privileges and Elections with amendments (9-Y 5-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/03/2011 | Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/04/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1051) |
| 02/04/2011 | Read second time |
| 02/04/2011 | Reading of amendments waived |
| 02/04/2011 | Committee amendments agreed to |
| 02/04/2011 | Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1051E |
| 02/04/2011 | Printed as engrossed 11101451D-E |
| 02/07/2011 | Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 15-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/07/2011 | Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/07/2011 | Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N) (see vote tally) |
| 02/09/2011 | Placed on Calendar |
| 02/09/2011 | Read first time |
| 02/09/2011 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
| 02/10/2011 | Impact statement from DPB (SB1051E) |
| 02/10/2011 | Assigned P & E sub: #2 Elections |
| 02/15/2011 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/22/2011 | Left in Privileges and Elections |
Comments
I allowing polls to close later if a significant number of voters are delayed by unforeseen circumstances. But I am concerned about poll workers counting votes at the end of an 18 or 19 hour day.