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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 83(R)

House Bill 396

House Author:  Thompson, Senfronia

Effective:  9-1-13

Senate Sponsor:  Huffman


            Previous law authorized a resident who applies for a ballot by submitting a single federal postcard application as prescribed under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to apply in this manner for a ballot for each election in which the resident is eligible to vote early by mail.  House Bill 396 amends the Election Code to authorize the resident to submit one federal postcard application for a ballot for all elections in which the resident is eligible to vote.