Voter Signature Verification & Electronic Petition Pilot
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2017 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning signature verification for candidate petitions filed with the secretary of state.
Bill Summary:
Commencing in 2018, section 1 of the bill requires signature verification for candidate petitions that are required to be filed with the secretary of state's office, describes the processes by which signatures are evaluated and candidates given an opportunity to cure a signature that is not verified, and authorizes the secretary of state to promulgate rules regarding such signature verification.
Section 2 creates a procedure by which a major or minor party candidate who is required to file his or her petition with the secretary of state's office may cure errors or insufficiencies regarding circulator affidavits. Section 2 directs the secretary to promulgate rules to implement the cure process.
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2017 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 17-1088 to the Committee of the Whole with a recommendation that it be placed on the consent calendar. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 17-1088 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 5-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 17-1088 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 13-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt a conceptual amendment, page 1 of amendment L.003, line 23, strike "(1)" and substitute "(1.5)". | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.003 (Attachment A), as amended. | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 17-1088, as amended, to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion passed on a vote of 9-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/21/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
34
AYE
0
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2017 | Third Reading | BILL |
63
AYE
0
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2017 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/18/2017 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/18/2017 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/15/2017 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 04/21/2017 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/20/2017 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/18/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended - Consent Calendar to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 04/12/2017 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Appropriations |
| 04/07/2017 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 04/05/2017 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/04/2017 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/03/2017 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/31/2017 | House | House Committee on Appropriations Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 03/23/2017 | House | House Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Appropriations |
| 01/19/2017 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2017 | 398 | Voter Signature Verification & Elec Petition Pilot |