Lack of Postmark/Absentee Ballots.
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SB 706 — Lack of Postmark/Absentee Ballots.
Last action — Passed 1st Reading
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
9 added · 10 removedPlain-language change summary
The latest version of Senate Bill 706 has been updated to clarify the list of sponsors to include both Senators Bryant and Foushee. Additionally, some previous legislative administrative details were removed, which streamlines the document. These changes help ensure that the bill accurately reflects the current support and organization, making it easier for legislators and the public to understand who is backing the proposal.
FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA JanSESSION 12,2017 2018S S.B.1 SENATE BILL 706 Short Title:
706 SESSION 2017 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45513-LU-124 (01/08) Short Title:
SenatorSenators Bryant (Primary Sponsor).Sponsor);
and Foushee.
Rules and Operations of the Senate January 16, 2018 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ABSENTEE BALLOTS RECEIVED BY A COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS BY MAIL ON THE DAY AFTER THE ELECTION THAT ARE NOT POSTMARKED ARE DEEMED TO HAVE BEEN POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE ELECTION DAY UPON VERIFICATION OF RECEIPT BY THE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS.
163A-1172." *DRS45513-LU-124**S706-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2017 SECTION 2.
Page 2 DRS45513-LU-124Senate [v.5]Bill (01/08)706-First Edition
Action History
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Passed 1st Reading
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Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
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Filed
Sponsors
- Foushee · Cosponsor
- Bryant · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on
Sponsors (0)
None.
Co-sponsors (2)
- Foushee
- Bryant
Not signed on (177)
177 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who sponsors SB 706?
- SB 706 is sponsored by Foushee and Bryant.
- What is the current status of SB 706?
- This bill died with 2017-2018 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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