Creating Satellite Absentee Polling Places
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Bill Summary - 20LSO-0435 Bill No.: SF0056 Effective: Immediately LSO No.: 20LSO-0435 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0037 Chapter No.: 101 Prime Sponsor: Case Catch Title: Absentee polling places. Subject: Absentee polling places. Summary/Major Elements: Existing law authorizes a board of county commissioners to direct that an absentee polling place may be established in the courthouse or other public building within the county for absentee voting. If this alternative procedure for voting is used, this bill authorizes the county clerk to establish in one (1) or more public buildings within the county additional satellite absentee polling places for absentee voting. A satellite absentee polling place shall be open on the dates and at the times specified by the county clerk during the time period allowed for absentee voting. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.
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The lawmaker believes the amendment adding specific dates and times for satellite polling places does not harm the bill, so they request an aye vote.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it is another step toward mail-in ballots and early voting systems that move away from Wyoming's current election process.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it allows Fremont County to establish an additional absentee polling place, thereby increasing voter access.
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The amendment proposes to remove a specific line from the bill's first page.
The amendment changes the language in the bill to restrict where satellite absentee polling places can be open.