Introduced
by
To allow military service members outside the country to submit their absentee ballot by fax or electronic scanning and e-mail.
Referred to the Committee on Campaign and Election Oversight
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Substitute offered
To limit the bill to applying for and receiving an absentee ballot by fax or email, so the actual ballot would have to be returned by mail. Also, to allow any qualified voter who is outside the country apply for and receive an absentee ballot by fax or email.
The substitute passed by voice vote
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To allow absent military service members, and any qualified voter who is outside the country, to apply for and receive an absentee ballot by fax or email. The actual ballot would have to be returned by mail.
Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics
