SB 1938 - Authorizes the Secretary of State to Withhold Funds from a Registrar Who Fails to Perform Their Duties - Texas Key Vote
José Menéndez voted Nay (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 19, 2023
- Introduced
- March 20, 2023
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Title: Authorizes the Secretary of State to Withhold Funds from a Registrar Who Fails to Perform Their Duties
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that authorizes the secretary of state to withhold funds from a registrar who fails to perform duties related to challenges to voter registration eligibility.
Highlights:
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Authorizes the secretary of state to withhold funds from a state registrar if they do not accomplish their tasks in a timely manner including changes in voting registration and the scheduling of hearings (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that if the registrar performs their duty no later than 30 days after the funds were initially withheld then they may receive the funds (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that this act goes into effect September 1st 2023 (Sec. 2).
Title: Authorizes the Secretary of State to Withhold Funds from a Registrar Who Fails to Perform Their Duties