DC B24-0507 | 2021-2022 | 24th Council

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-1)
Status: Enrolled on November 4 2022 - 75% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2023-01-10 - Transmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is May 03, 2023
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced Bill 24-507 would require the Board to mail every voter a mail-in ballot with a postage prepaid envelope, and provide an alternative for voters with disabilities. It requires the Board to accept all ballots returned by mail no later than 10 days after the election and all ballots collected in ballot drop boxes by 8pm on election day. Among other things, it establishes a requirement for a specific number of drop boxes throughout the District and requires the Board to permit a voter to vote at any Vote Center. FUNDING NOTE - This bill is Subject to Appropriations. Please see Fiscal Impact Statement for more information.

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Title

Elections Modernization Amendment Act of 2021

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2022-10-18 - Council - Final Reading (Y: 12 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2022-10-18 - Council - Amendment (Allen) (Y: 12 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2022-10-18 - Council - Final Reading (Y: 12 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2022-10-04 - Council - First Reading, CC (Y: 13 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2023-01-10CouncilTransmitted to Congress, Projected Law Date is May 03, 2023
2022-12-02CouncilAct A24-0642 Published in DC Register Vol 69 and Page 014609
2022-11-21CouncilReturned from Mayor
2022-11-21CouncilEnacted without Mayor's Signature with Act Number A24-0642
2022-11-04CouncilTransmitted to Mayor, Response Due on November 21, 2022
2022-10-18CouncilFinal Reading
2022-10-18CouncilAmendment (Allen)
2022-10-04CouncilFirst Reading, CC
2022-09-28CouncilCommittee Report Filed
2022-09-27CouncilCommittee Mark-up of B24-0507
2022-09-26CouncilNotice of Mark-up filed in the Office of Secretary
2022-01-06CouncilPublic Hearing Held
2021-12-17CouncilNotice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
2021-12-13CouncilNotice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register
2021-11-19CouncilNotice of Intent to Act on B24-0507 Published in the DC Register
2021-11-16CouncilReferred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
2021-11-08CouncilIntroduced in Office of the Secretary

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Bill Comments

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