HB 217 – Allows election authorities to use electronic voter identification systems and electronic signature pads to verify certain information

• Sponsor: Wasson
• LR Number: 0907L.01T
• Committee: Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
• Last Action: 7/11/2011 - Signed by Governor
• Effective Date: August 28, 2011
• House Handler: Dugger

Current Bill Summary

HB 217 - Election authorities may use electronic voter identification systems or an electronic signature pad to verify a voter's address, registration status, and signature information at a polling place. The system shall be able to read information from drivers and non-drivers licenses and allow an election authority to manually enter voter information.

CHRIS HOGERTY