KY SB119 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-29 - to State & Local Government (S)
Pending: Senate State & Local Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 27 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-29 - to State & Local Government (S)
Pending: Senate State & Local Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amend KRS 116.025 to require that a voter be a resident of the state and precinct on or before the day of a primary or an election for voter registration purposes; amend KRS 116.045 to allow a person who is not a registered voter prior to the time that the registration books are closed, and who possesses all other qualifications for voter registration, to register at the person's precinct of residence on the day of a primary or an election if the person confirms his or her identity, completes the registration form and a required oath, and has not withdrawn his or her registration after December 31 immediately preceding the primary; amend KRS 116.0452 to specify that timely receipt for precinct voter registration is on the day of a primary or an election; require the county clerk to provide the State Board of Elections with a report of the number of voters registering to vote at the precincts on the day of a primary or an election; amend KRS 116.055 to apply same-day registration requirements to primary voter qualifications; amend KRS 117.225 to require that if the person is not listed on the precinct roster, that the person, subject to applicable requirements, be given the opportunity to register and to vote at the precinct on the day of an election; amend KRS 117.365 to require that applications for voter registration completed at the precinct be presented to the grand jury and retained by the county clerk.
Title
AN ACT relating to elections.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-01-29 | Senate | to State & Local Government (S) |
2020-01-27 | Senate | introduced in Senate |