2007 House Bill 4090

Require an early voting system

Introduced in the House

Jan. 23, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Aldo Vagnozzi (D-37)

To require and set rules for “early voting” beginning 14 days before election days.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

Dec. 2, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 4, 2008

Substitute offered

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that limits the early voting to the three days before an election.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 58 to 50 (details)

To require and set rules for “early voting” on the on Friday, Saturday, and Monday before an election day. See also House Bill 4048, which allows "no reason" abesentee ballots.

Received in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight