2013 House Bill 4878

Establish “super voting precinct” pilot project

Introduced in the House

June 20, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Brad Jacobsen (R-46)

To require the Secretary of State to establish a “super voter precinct” pilot project, which means voters can vote at any area polling place in their area, not just the one to which they are assigned. This would require a reliable “electronic poll book” and the ability for polling places to update it in real time as people vote, for which the bill prescribes standards and procedures. The bill would also authorize local governments to consolidate election administration functions.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Oct. 29, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 7, 2013

Substitute offered

To adopt a version of the bill that does not include a “super voting precinct” pilot project.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Nov. 12, 2013

Passed in the House 109 to 1 (details)

To allow city or township clerks to make agreements with the state Bureau of Elections or with their county clerk to perform duties related to maintaining their "qualified voter file," and letting their county clerk perform certain election-related duties. The "super voting precinct" pilot program originally proposed by the bill is not included.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Local Government and Elections