An Act to Establish a Date to Begin Voting by Absentee Ballot in the Presence of the Clerk
Sponsored By: Wayne Parry (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Vote absentee at the clerk's office
During the 30 days before each election, you can vote by absentee ballot in front of the municipal clerk. Go during the clerk’s normal office hours. You do not need to file an absentee ballot application. Before giving you a ballot, the clerk confirms your residence address and year of birth from your voter record. After you vote, the clerk signs the return envelope as a witness, notes you voted in the clerk’s presence, and makes sure your affidavit is complete.
Limits on campaign ads near clerk's office
During the 30 days before an election, campaign ads cannot be displayed or handed out inside the clerk’s office. Ads are also banned on public property within 250 feet of the entrance to the building with the clerk’s office. Ads on private property within 250 feet are allowed, including private land with a public right-of-way. Campaign ads on cars traveling to or from the office, or parked while people conduct municipal business, are allowed. People doing municipal business or absentee voting may wear a campaign button up to 3 inches across.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Wayne Parry
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Ann Fredericks
Republican • House
Benjamin Hymes
Republican • House
David Boyer
Republican • House
James White
Republican • House
Jeffrey L. Timberlake
Republican • Senate
Katrina Smith
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor, ACTPUB Chapter 133
5/29/2025PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
5/27/2025SenatePASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/27/2025HouseReport READ and ACCEPTED, in concurrence.READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-150) READ and ADOPTED, in concurrence.Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED BY Committee Amendment "A" (H-150), in concurrence.Ordered sent down forthwith.
5/21/2025SenateCONSENT CALENDAR - FIRST DAYUnder suspension of the rules CONSENT CALENDAR - SECOND DAY.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-150).Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
5/20/2025HouseCarried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.
3/21/2025HouseThe Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS in concurrence
1/14/2025SenateCommittee on Veterans and Legal Affairs suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on VETERANS AND LEGAL AFFAIRS.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.
1/14/2025House
Bill Text
Amendment C-A (H-150), adopted by House & Senate
Enacted
Introduced
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