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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
04/08/2021
04/08/2021
Crossed Over
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
Passed
04/10/2021
04/10/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/30/2021
05/30/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring a local board of elections to contact and obtain input from large residential institutional communities including institutions of higher education, continuing care retirement communities, senior communities, and military installations when establishing precinct boundaries and designating the location of polling places; requiring the State Board of Elections to maintain a page on its website that includes certain information about and links regarding voter registration and voting by certain students; etc.
AI Summary
This bill requires local boards of elections to contact and obtain input from large residential institutional communities, including institutions of higher education, continuing care retirement communities, senior communities, and military installations, when establishing precinct boundaries and designating polling place locations. It also requires the State Board of Elections to maintain a website page that explains voter registration requirements for students and includes links to information about voter registration and absentee voting in other states. The bill also establishes a process for military personnel to submit voter registration applications electronically using their Common Access Card. Additionally, the bill requires public institutions of higher education to designate a student voting coordinator, develop a student voting plan, and provide a prominent link to the online voter registration system on their student portals.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 656 (on 05/30/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0156?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/Chapters_noln/CH_656_hb0156e.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0156e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 744030/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0006/hb0156_74403001.pdf |
| Vote Image | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/votes_comm/hb0156_ehe.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0156t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 313821/1 Adopted | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov//2021RS/amds/bil_0006/hb0156_31382101.pdf |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0156f.pdf |
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