SB 477 - Requires Election Workers Allow Disabled Voters to Skip the Line When They Vote in Person - Texas Key Vote
John Smithee voted Nay (Passage With Amendment) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- May 25, 2023
- House Bill Passed
- May 22, 2023
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 12, 2023
- Introduced
- Feb. 17, 2023
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Title: Requires Election Workers Allow Disabled Voters to Skip the Line When They Vote in Person
Title: Requires Election Workers Allow Disabled Voters to Skip the Line When They Vote in Person
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires election workers to allow voters with mobility problems to skip the line when they vote in person.
Highlights:
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Requires election workers to give priority to individuals with mobility problems (Sec. 1).
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Requires polling locations to have a parking spot available for curbside voting (Sec. 2).
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Requires mail in ballot applications be available online in a format that allows individuals to complete before printing (Sec. 3).
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Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 4).
Title: Requires Election Workers Allow Disabled Voters to Skip the Line When They Vote in Person
Title: Requires Election Workers Allow Disabled Voters to Skip the Line When They Vote in Person