Bill > SB1330

This bill makes several significant modifications to Missouri's election laws, focusing on voter registration, election administration, and federal election guidance. The bill repeals and replaces several existing sections of election law, introducing new provisions that establish an Office of Election Crimes and Security within the Secretary of State's office to investigate potential election law violations, create more stringent requirements for voter registration maintenance, and implement new oversight mechanisms for federal election guidance and funding. Key provisions include requiring state agencies to provide voter registration information, mandating that election authorities periodically review voter registration records, creating a new office to investigate election-related complaints, and establishing a process where the General Assembly must approve new federal election guidance and funds before they can be implemented. The bill also defines new terms like "air-gap" for voting equipment, expands the definition of "voter activity", and creates reporting requirements for election-related investigations. Notably, the bill will become effective on January 1, 2027, providing ample time for implementation and preparation by election authorities.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=504