House Sponsors: BOLAND. Short description: ELEC CD-EARLY VOTING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Election Code. Allows registered voters to vote by personal appearance during an early voting period. Provides that the early voting period begins on the third Saturday preceding a general primary, consolidated primary, consolidated, or general election and ends on the Friday before the election. Provides for permanent and temporary polling places for early voting. Provides that the election authority must publish a schedule of locations and times for early voting. Sets procedures for the issuance, return, and casting of early ballots. Prohibits advertising or campaigning within 100 feet of a polling place for early voting. Amends the State Mandates Act to provide for implementation without reimbursement. FISCAL NOTE (State Board of Elections) HB 1800 would have minimal fiscal impact on the operations of the State Board of Elections. Any implementation costs can be absorbed within the Board's regular operating budget. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status