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Introduced
01/04/2022
01/04/2022
In Committee
01/04/2022
01/04/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amend KRS 117.087 and 118.035 to extend the ending voting hours from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
AI Summary
This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 117.087 and 118.035 to extend the closing time of polling places from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. prevailing time on the day of a primary, regular election, or special election. The bill also provides specific procedures for the processing and review of mail-in absentee ballots, including requirements for ballot acceptance or rejection and the timing of when election results can be publicized. Additionally, the bill affirms the right of voters to take a reasonable amount of time off from work to cast their ballot on election day.
Sponsors (7)
Charles Wheatley (D)*,
Kelly Flood (D),
Patti Minter (D),
Ruth Ann Palumbo (D),
Josie Raymond (D),
Attica Scott (D),
Pamela Stevenson (D),
Last Action
to Committee on Committees (H) (on 01/04/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/22RS/hb68.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/22RS/hb68/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/22RS/hb68/LM.pdf |
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