Bill No.:                     HB0009                                 Drafter:  LGC

 

LSO No.:                   13LSO-0192                         Effective Date:  7/1/2013

 

Enrolled Act No.:    HEA0013

 

Chapter No.:            CH0009

 

Prime Sponsor:       Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions Interim Committee

 

Catch Title:              Election code-revisions 2.

 

Subject:                     Revisions to the election code.

 

Summary/Major Elements:

 

 

·        The act repeals archaic language in the definition of “square” on a ballot.

 

·        The act increases the minimum amount election judges shall be paid to attend training schools and removes the maximum amount which they may be paid.

 

·        The act limits the number of instructions cards that must be placed at polling places.

 

·        The act repeals archaic language regarding the tallying of votes.

 

·        The act requires canvassing board members to take an oath of office.