SRC-JFA S.B. 1091 75(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   S.B. 1091
By: Patterson
State Affairs
3-18-97
As Filed


DIGEST 

Currently, a qualified voter has the options of requesting an early voting
by mail application if the voter is disabled, has a physical condition or
sickness which prevents the voter from appearing in person, will be in
childbirth, is serving time in jail (not convicted), or is over the age of
65.  Many campaigns target voters over the age of 65 for early voting.
This bill would repeal Section 82.003, Election Code, providing that a
qualified voter is eligible for early voting by mail if the voter is 65
years of age or older on election day.  

PURPOSE

As proposed, S.B. 1091 repeals Section 82.003, Election Code, providing
that a qualified voter is eligible for early voting by mail if the voter
is 65 years of age or older on election day.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer:  Section 82.003, Election Code (Age).

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1997.

SECTION 3. Emergency clause.