Bill > HB507

This bill modifies numerous provisions related to elections in Missouri, with several key changes. The bill establishes a statewide presidential preference primary to be held on the first Tuesday in March of each presidential election year, creating a new process for candidates to appear on primary ballots by either paying a $5,000 filing fee or submitting a petition with 5,000 registered voter signatures. It revises rules for election challengers and watchers, requiring them to be registered voters in the jurisdiction and providing more detailed procedures for their designation and activities. The bill also modifies provisional voting procedures, including more specific requirements for determining voter eligibility and processing provisional ballots. Additionally, the bill changes some election-day rules, such as expanding the distance for electioneering from 25 to 50 feet from polling places (with a special provision allowing candidates to be up to 25 feet from the building). The legislation introduces new provisions for tracking and verifying absentee and provisional ballots, aims to improve election transparency, and updates various administrative procedures related to elections, including candidate filing, ballot preparation, and vote counting processes.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB507&year=2025&code=R