HB0053

What it does

• Changes the definition of a 'poll watcher' to include observation of voter turnout, registration, and vote counting.
• Requires that responsibilities for poll watchers apply to alternate procedures for collecting and counting absentee ballots.
• Allows more than one poll watcher from each political party in polling places serving multiple precincts.
• Gives poll watchers the right to observe all aspects of elections without disrupting the process.
• Authorizes the chief judge to remove a poll watcher who violates election rules.