IN SB0380 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 13 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-16 - Pursuant to Senate Rule 68(b); reassigned to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
Pending: Senate Homeland Security & Transportation Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Election board incident response plan. Provides that a county election board (board) shall adopt a county election incident response plan (response plan) that includes at least the following: (1) A plan for the physical security of all voting systems, electronic poll books, and any other election equipment under the control of the board. (2) A response plan to any natural disaster that occurs in the county and affects the ability of the board to conduct an election in the county. (3) A response plan to any medical or manmade emergency occurrence that prevents a person from voting in person at a polling place. (4) A response plan to any cybersecurity incident that affects the circuit court clerk, board, board of registration, or any county election voter registration system. (5) Any other matters the board considers necessary. Provides that a response plan or any amendment to a response plan: (1) must be adopted by a majority vote of the board; and (2) shall be filed with the election division not later than noon three days after it is adopted by the board. Provides that not later than noon on January 31 of each year, the board shall file its current plan with the election division. Provides that a plan, an amendment to a plan, and any documents used in consideration of drafting a plan or amendment are confidential.

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Title

Election board incident response plan.

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History

DateChamberAction
2020-01-16SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 68(b); reassigned to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
2020-01-16SenateSenator Stoops added as coauthor
2020-01-13SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Elections
2020-01-13SenateAuthored by Senator Ford J.D.

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