HB 1739 Modifies the law relating to voter registration

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Current Bill Summary

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HCS/HB 1739 - This act authorizes election authorities to accept electronic signatures for the purposes of voter registration upon an agreement between the election authority and the potential voter and develop systems that transmit voter registration applications electronically according to the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

The president of the Missouri Association of County Clerks and Election Authorities shall appoint 14 members to serve on a committee to approve and develop uniform standards and systems used by the Secretary of State in any electronic voter registration application system used by that office. One member shall be appointed by the Secretary of State to serve on the committee.

High quality copies of signatures made on paper, including electronic copies, may be used for petition signature verification purposes.

CHRIS HOGERTY


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