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• ballot application forms, um, to accommodate for the change in permanent absentee voting.
• On line 8, uh permanent absentee voting.
• Uh, there's language here regarding absentee voting envelopes, procedures of absentee ballot boards to
• <01:08:31.440> voting language here regarding absentee voting language here regarding absentee
• place in the middle of an absentee place in the middle of an absentee voting<01:16:25.600> period

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• Throughout the years, we've had lots of conversations about absentee voting and no-excuse absentee voting
• <01:14:22.520> voting of conversations about absentee voting of conversations about absentee
• eligible to vote via absentee eligible to vote via absentee ballot<01:21:01.239> I<01:21:01.440
• <01:24:23.520> voting nonpartisan nonprofit um absentee voting nonpartisan nonprofit um absentee
• absentee voting we'll hold that okay um absentee voting we'll hold that one one one resolution<01:53

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• Charles County saw a full third of the voters who voted by absentee.
• Charles County saw a full third of the voters who voted by absentee.
• And so in 2020, majority of those people who voted absentee did so by mail.
• In 2024, when we have these two weeks of no excuse, majority of those people who voted by absentee voted
• No-excuse absentee voting.

Keywords: 959, house, all

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• We think this is a good way to continue to administer absentee voting while removing some of that administrative
• voting process.
• Section 5.2 relates to the designation of absentee voting locations and permits municipalities to only
• voting law.
• Issues, and I know that the requested election judges might not allow them to be ready for absentee voting

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• uh absentee uh absentee<00:14:15.600> ballot<00:14:16.440> application.
• This has to do with polling places for absentee voting or early voting.
• Section 11 is from the Mako bill and talks about health care facility absentee voting on page 48.
• absentee absentee voting<00:15:46.720> on<00:15:46.959> page<00:15:47.639> 48.
• ballot applications relating to the changes about permanent absentee voting.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• time to turn in that application that it seems you all have made so difficult to vote absentee.
• have made so difficult to vote absentee. have made so difficult to vote absentee.
• <00:50:34.720> absentee<00:50:35.280> to checkck myself when I vote absentee to checkck
• myself when I vote absentee to make<00:50:35.680> sure<00:50:35.920> I<00:50:36.240>
• vote absentee ahead of want us to go and vote absentee ahead of time<00:50:51.760> without<00

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Summary: The Alabama Senate convened with prayer, the pledge, and a roll call establishing a quorum of 34 senators present. The chamber then received a House message referring House Bill 1 on primary elections to the Committee on County and Municipal Government, and moved to Senate Bill 1, also dealing with primary elections and tied to ongoing court action over Alabama’s legislative maps. Senator Elliott explained SB 1 as a prospective measure meant to set up a special election if federal courts lift injunctions on the state Senate districts, while opponents argued the bill was being rushed and could disrupt voters, candidates, absentee voters, and election administration. Much of the debate focused on whether the bill would effectively change election rules too close to an election and whether it conflicted with a 2022 statewide amendment requiring election-related changes to take effect at least six months before a general election. Supporters said the bill simply preserves the legislature’s enacted maps and responds to recent court rulings, while opponents said it could disenfranchise voters, especially military, elderly, absentee, rural, and Black voters, and that the underlying litigation and federal Voting Rights Act issues remained unresolved. Several members also referenced a Brennan Center report and broader concerns about racial turnout gaps and minority representation in Alabama. Senator Coleman offered an amendment to give the state discretion rather than mandate a special election, arguing it would better align with the current court order; the Senate rejected it on a roll call vote, 8 yeas to 25 nays. Senator Vivian Figures then offered a notice-focused amendment requiring adequate public notice before any election changes, arguing that voters need time to learn new dates, polling places, deadlines, and ballot information; that amendment also failed on a roll call vote, with the clerk announcing it did not pass. The transcript ends with further discussion beginning after the failed amendment votes.

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• Um, I I put some 352 absentee ballots were requested. 352 absentee ballots were requested.
• absentee ballot may be requested. absentee ballot may be requested.
• where an absentee ballot can be sent. where an absentee ballot can be sent.
• never gone to the public vote. Right? never gone to the public vote. Right?
• You add to that the number of absentee<01:42:58.080> ballots absentee ballots absentee ballots

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• They have every right to register to vote in their state. They have every right to vote absentee.
• They have every right to register to vote in their state. They have every right to vote absentee.
• > vote<01:19:27.080> in to vote absentee instead and vote in to vote absentee instead and
• in New Hampshire or how to vote in your home state via absentee voting.
• in New Hampshire or how to vote in your home state via absentee voting.

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• voting period.
• On page nine, section eight permits off-reservation tribal lands to be used for pop-up absentee voting
• the<00:03:24.200> request absentee voting locations at the request absentee voting locations
• <00:39:26.920> voting<00:39:27.160> which<00:39:27.400> Begins ready for absentee
• voting which Begins ready for absentee voting which Begins by<00:39:27.800> mid<00:39:28.119>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• How can we, how do I know that my vote is not disenfranchised by an absentee ballot that hasn't been
• How can we, how do I know that my vote is not disenfranchised by an absentee ballot that hasn't been
• How can we, how do I know that my vote is not disenfranchised by an absentee ballot that hasn't been
• How can we, how do I know that my vote is not disenfranchised by an absentee ballot that hasn't been
• How can we, how do I know that my vote is not disenfranchised by an absentee ballot that hasn't been

Keywords: 1189, house, all

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• <00:20:06.080> voting<00:20:06.679> while administer absentee voting while administer
• <00:34:49.399> voting<00:34:49.800> locations used for Popup absentee voting locations
• used for Popup absentee voting locations at<00:34:50.440> the<00:34:50.560> request<00
• subdivision of absentee voting law so to subdivision of absentee voting law so to put<00:53:57.960
• voting which Begins ready for absentee voting which Begins by<01:10:54.199> mid<01:10:54.520>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• <00:14:28.560> printed<00:14:28.880> a into absentee vote uh they are printed a into
• absentee vote uh they are printed a ballot<00:14:29.600> and<00:14:29.920> it's<00:14:
• So these will be final votes that go into the machine, which is a little different from how absentee
• Uh, so there'll be some type of affidavit for the people that are doing this in-person absentee voting
• that are doing this in-person absentee that are doing this in-person absentee voting<00:18:02.080

Keywords: Elections - Room 409, 3 February, 2026; 1:00 P.M., 925, all

Summary: The committee took up several election- and ethics-related measures. First, it considered SB 2589, which would require campaign finance reports to be filed online through the Secretary of State’s filing system, with the system voluntary until February 1, 2028. The bill was explained as a continuation of prior campaign finance reform efforts, and after brief discussion it received a title-sufficient do-pass motion and was reported out. The committee then discussed a constitutional amendment vehicle for ballot initiatives, described as allowing citizens to place measures on the ballot through petitions equal to 10% of active registered voters, with limits on signatures from any one congressional district, a prohibition on initiatives depriving any human being of the right to life, and a 60% vote requirement for initiatives dealing substantially with state revenue or expenses. Members raised concerns about severability, the legislature’s ability to later amend initiative statutes, and whether an alternative measure on the ballot was too confusing. The committee adopted the committee substitute and reported the measure out, then also advanced SB 2919, a shell bill bringing forward the code sections needed to implement ballot initiative changes if the main measure passes. Finally, the committee considered a bill to revise in-person absentee voting procedures by eliminating absentee ballot envelopes and having voters cast ballots directly into an OMR machine after showing ID, with the machine rejecting errors and preserving ballot secrecy. The sponsor said the proposal was intended to make the process smoother and more secure for circuit clerks, and noted possible additional excuses for in-person absentee voting, including work obligations and parenting responsibilities. Members asked about affidavits, penalties for false excuses, timing, and whether mail voting would still be available for those unable to vote in the 22-day in-person absentee window; the sponsor said mail voting would remain unchanged. The committee adopted the committee substitute, passed the bill out, and then rose and reported.

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• Senator Gray: This bill started out with trying to make the absentee voting align with the voting requirements
• Senator Gray: This bill started out with trying to make the absentee voting align with the voting requirements
• Senate Bill 214 would enable no-excuse absentee voting.
• who need to vote by absentee ballot.
• who need to vote by absentee ballot.

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• . vote. vote.
• wants to vote? wants to vote?
• The effective date, July 1, is 5 days after absentee voting starts for the August primary, June 26th.
• <00:38:06.880> voting 1, is 5 days after absentee voting 1, is 5 days after absentee voting
• people to vote. people to vote.

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The committee first took up HF 2526 and received a walkthrough of the DE1 amendment from nonpartisan staff. The amendment revised the bill’s gift and ethics provisions by defining local government and public safety officer, narrowing covered mental health or wellness services to those provided by a qualified mental health professional and tied to recovery from a traumatic event, excluding luxury services or events as determined by the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board, and allowing local governments to adopt additional gift restrictions. It also added a bribery-related provision for gifts made with intent to influence a public safety officer. Members noted the language had been worked on by Representatives Duran, Vernig, and Freiberg, and the DE1 was adopted unanimously. HF 2526, as amended, then passed to the floor on a voice vote. The committee then turned to HF 3722, which would remove deceased voters from the state voter registration system. The bill author argued that deceased voters should not remain on the rolls and that removing them would clean up the voter list. Secretary of State staff testified in opposition, saying deceased voters are already kept in a separate deceased status, not on active rolls, and that retaining the record helps flag suspicious activity and preserves voter history in case of administrative error. A second testifier described a real case in which a deceased voter’s retained record helped election officials identify and investigate a fraudulent ballot. After discussion, the committee tabled HF 3722. Finally, the committee heard HF 3723, which would require additional verification for absentee ballot applications and permanent absentee voters. Supporters said the bill would help ensure ballots are not sent to people who have died or moved out of state. Secretary of State staff opposed the bill, saying most voters are already verified at registration, that the proposed checks would duplicate existing procedures, and that additional verification could create delays or false rejections. A testifier also objected to the bill’s effective date, saying it would take effect only days after absentee voting begins. The sponsor argued that voters remain on the permanent list indefinitely and that periodic verification is needed because people move or die; the committee did not reach a final vote in the portion provided.

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• Those rushing to vote changed their vote. Those wishing to change their votes.
• Are there those wishing to vote or change their vote?
• Are there those wishing to vote or change their vote?
• Are there those wishing to vote or change their vote?
• Are there those wishing to vote or change their vote?

Bills: HB1937, HB2153, HB3674, HB2978, HB3885, HB3671, HB3261, HB3021, HB3029, HB4274, HB3701, HB3076, HB2299, HB3852, HB3244, HB3345, HB3114, HB3764, HB4144, HB3304, HB2939, HB4227, HB3262, HB2941, HB3498, HB4343, HB4425, HB3386, HB3087, HB3062, HB3431, HB4141, HB3581, HB4237, HB2960, HB3645, HB3648, HB3974, HB3045, SCR18, HCR1024, SJR39, SJR49, HB4486, SB1130, SB1131, SB1132, SB1133, SB1134, SB1142, HB1823, HB4476, HB3378, HB3880, HB3031, HB3369, HB3429, HB3657, HB4215, HB3624, HB1170

Keywords: HB1937, Oklahoma schools, student communications, electronic communication, digital communication, parent notification, legal guardian, school personnel, teachers, coaches, administrators, charter schools, public schools, administrative leave, corroborated report, investigation, employee file, discipline, termination, school board

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• Have all members voted? voted.
• DeRazio voting aye, Mr. Schatzline voting aye. Have all members voted? Have all members voted?
• Fairley voting aye. Have all members voted? Have all members voted?
• Have all members voted? Have all voted?
• Gurdie voting aye. Have all members voted? Have all members voted?

Bills: HB149, HB2017, HB705, HB223, HB 1056, HB2854, HB4623, HB3000, HB46, HB 117, HB3619, HB4464, HB5646, HCR84, HB500, HB2963, HB5509, HB1973, HB3909, HB718, HB252, HB5666, HB 119, HB346, HB5624, HB5658, HB5677, HB1545, HB3073, HB4081, HB 121, HB4236, HB3848, HB4144, HB40, HB5682, HB3697, HB3333, HB3642, HB20, HB549, HB2731, HB4233, HB4690, HB 127, HB2525, SB1637, SB1, SB1198, SB509, SB13, SB15, SB30, SB268, SB331, SB441, SB447, SB457, SB568, SB650, SB763, SB1540, SB1610, SB1660, SB2018, SB2024, SB2217, SB2337, SB2753, SB2900, SB2972, SB3059, HB14

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, community supervision, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, municipality, procurement

Bills: HB149, HB2017, HB705, HB223, HB 1056, HB2854, HB4623, HB3000, HB46, HB 117, HB3619, HB4464, HB5646, HCR84, HB500, HB2963, HB5509, HB1973, HB3909, HB718, HB252, HB5666, HB 119, HB346, HB5624, HB5658, HB5677, HB1545, HB3073, HB4081, HB 121, HB4236, HB3848, HB4144, HB40, HB5682, HB3697, HB3333, HB3642, HB20, HB549, HB2731, HB4233, HB4690, HB 127, HB2525, SB1637, SB1, SB1198, SB509, SB13, SB15, SB30, SB268, SB331, SB441, SB447, SB457, SB568, SB650, SB763, SB1540, SB1610, SB1660, SB2018, SB2024, SB2217, SB2337, SB2753, SB2900, SB2972, SB3059, HB14

Keywords: artificial intelligence, regulation, biometric data, ethical AI, consumer protection, AI governance, intoxication manslaughter, criminal penalties, community supervision, mandatory supervision, parole eligibility, Grayson's Law, cosmetology, licensure, interstate compact, state regulations, public safety, workforce mobility, municipality, procurement

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• This relates to the retention of uniform and overseas absentee voting ballots.
• This relates to the retention of uniform and overseas absentee voting ballots.
• This relates to the retention of uniform and overseas absentee voting ballots.
• This relates to the retention of uniform and overseas absentee voting ballots.
• the middle of an absentee the middle of an absentee uh<00:09:40.959> voting<00:09:41.279>

Keywords: 919, house, all

Summary: The State and Local Government and Elections Conference Committee met on May 13, 2025, to adopt agreed-upon provisions from the elections article. The chair noted they initially lacked a quorum on both sides, but later confirmed quorum was present. Members and staff walked through a grid of proposed sections, covering voter registration and student proof-of-residence rules, public voter information list deadlines, electronic rosters for combined polling places, absentee ballot procedures, candidate filing and ballot preparation notices, write-in candidate timelines, municipal boundary adjustments, emergency polling place signage, county election training, special election filing periods for legislative vacancies, school district election timing, voting system testing, town elections, hospital board elections, and repeal of the voting equipment grant account. Several items were described as technical or clarifying changes, including wording fixes, consistency edits, and updated effective dates, with many provisions set to take effect January 1, 2026. One item, line 15, involving a cannabis-related provision, was set aside because an amendment had not been posted and printed in time; members agreed to take it up later. The committee also discussed a mix of House-only and Senate-only provisions, including third-party presidential electors, phonetic spelling on affidavits of candidacy, notification of ballot preparers when candidate names change, emergency polling place procedures, training requirements, and rules for temporary polling places on tribal land. After the staff walkthrough and brief questions, Vice Chair Aldenorf moved to adopt the provisions in the document titled “Elections Provisions Proposed Sections for Adoptions, May 13, 2025,” excluding line 15, and include them in the conference committee report. The motion passed on a voice vote with no opposition recorded. The committee then adjourned, with members noting that work on remaining elections provisions could continue afterward.

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• am going to encourage a no vote on this. am going to encourage a no vote on this.
• I would suggest a yes vote. I would suggest a yes vote.
• I'm just talks about absenteeism.
• safety and not not rope and absenteeism. safety and not not rope and absenteeism.
• member voted against that student today. member voted against that student today.

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• and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act is now open.
• overseas citizens absentee voting<01:05:58.799> act<01:05:58.960> is<01:05:59.119>
• under the Uniform and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
• Hearing being voted on by a voice vote?
• Would registered to vote and voted in.

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