Voter registration and election system; joint subcommittee to study administration thereof. (SJ68)

Introduced By

Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Study; voter registration and election system.  Establishes a joint subcommittee to study the structure and operation of the registration and election processes. The joint subcommittee is to examine (i) measures that might be necessary or desirable in enhancing the authority of the State Board of Elections to establish and enforce uniform administration of state and federal laws by local election officials; (ii) methods by which the State Board might improve the training of local election officials and verify that local officials have participated in the appropriate level of training; (iii) measures to promote stability and reduce turnover among those responsible at the state level for administering the voter registration and election system; (iv) the desirability of establishing the position of professional agency director for the Board of Elections; and (v) any other matters that might promote the efficiency, uniformity, and integrity of the administration of the voter registration and election processes. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/12/2010Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/10 10100909D
01/12/2010Referred to Committee on Rules
01/18/2010Assigned Rules sub: Studies
02/12/2010Continued to 2011 in Rules
12/02/2010Left in Rules