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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 79(R)

House Bill 2454

House Author:  Jones, Jesse

Effective:  9-1-05

Senate Sponsor:  Ellis


            House Bill 2454 amends the Election Code to add to the criteria that must be met before a person who has changed his or her county of residence may vote a limited ballot in the new county by personal appearance during the early voting period or by mail.  The bill adds that the person must have been registered to vote in the former county at the time residence is changed.  The bill requires the secretary of state to prescribe the form of the statement of voter eligibility a person must execute before voting a limited ballot, which may include space to disclose information needed for the person to register to vote.