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MD HB943
MD HB943Election Law – Voter Registration List – Absentee Voters (Absentee Ballot Transparency Act of 2023)
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Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Election Law - Voter Registration List - Absentee Voters (Absentee Ballot Transparency Act of 2023) FOR the purpose of requiring the State Board of Elections or a local board of elections, on request of a candidate, to provide the candidate with a list of registered voters who have requested an absentee ballot for an upcoming election; requiring that the list of absentee voters provided include certain contact information for each voter; and generally relating to lists of absentee voters. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Election Law Section 3-506(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Absentee Ballot Transparency Act of 2023, requires the State Board of Elections or a local board of elections to provide a list of registered voters who have requested an absentee ballot for an upcoming election to any candidate upon request. The list must include the email address and telephone number of each voter, if that information is available. The bill also outlines the regulations for providing such lists, including the time frame, authorization, fees, and format of the information. This legislation is designed to increase transparency around absentee voting and provide candidates with access to contact information for absentee voters.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/7/2023 ) (on 03/07/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0943?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0943f.pdf |
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