Vetoed by Governor John Kasich

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with House amendments and pass a bill that requires individuals requesting extended polling hours on Election Day to post a bond.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual seeking an order to extend polling place hours past closing time to file a petition in the county court (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the court to issue an order to extend polling hours in the following conditions (Sec. 1):
• The petitioner gives notice of the petition to the secretary of state and attorney general;
• The petitioner proves that no prospect of a “fair election” exists without the order;
• The court gives the secretary of state and attorney general an opportunity to be heard in the case; and
• The court’s decision is based solely on testimonial and physical evidence.

• Requires the petitioner to post a bond to the clerk of the court before the court order to extend polling hours becomes effective (Sec. 1).

• Requires the court to consider the cost of keeping the relevant polling places open for the requested period of time when determining the bond amount (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the court from waiving the bond requirement, unless the court determines that the petitioner is indigent (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires individuals requesting extended polling hours on Election Day to post a bond.

Highlights:

• Requires an individual seeking an order to extend polling place hours past closing time to file a petition in the county court (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes the court to issue an order to extend polling hours in the following conditions (Sec. 1):
• The petitioner gives notice of the petition to the secretary of state and attorney general;
• The petitioner proves that no prospect of a “fair election” exists without the order;
• The court gives the secretary of state and attorney general an opportunity to be heard in the case; and
• The court’s decision is based solely on testimonial and physical evidence.

• Requires the petitioner to post a bond to the clerk of the court before the court order to extend polling hours becomes effective (Sec. 1).

• Requires the court to consider the cost of keeping the relevant polling places open for the requested period of time when determining the bond amount (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the court from waiving the bond requirement, unless the court determines that the petitioner is indigent (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text