Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

SB 62 — Relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.

Last action — Not again placed on intent calendar

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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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Summary

Relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 31.131, Election Code, Section 64.002(b), Election Code.

  • Section 31.131, Election Code

    Sec. 31.131. EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON CHILD PARTICIPATION IN VOTING. (a) The secretary of state shall develop voter education materials for parents on the procedures under Section 64.002(b) that allow a child under 14 years of age to read and mark the ballot while accompanying the child's parent to a voting station. The secretary shall make the voter education materials available on the secretary's Internet website. (b) The county officer responsible for administering elections in a county to which Section 31.125 applies shall make the voter education materials developed by the secretary of state under Subsection (a) available on the county's Internet website.

    added

  • Section 64.002(b), Election Code

    , and, if the child is under 14 years of age, the child may read or mark the ballot at the direction of the parent. Reading or marking a ballot under this subsection does not constitute assisting a voter for purposes of Subchapter B

    amended

Action History

  1. Not again placed on intent calendar

  2. Co-author authorized

  3. Placed on intent calendar

  4. Committee report printed and distributed

  5. Reported favorably as substituted

  6. Vote taken in committee

  7. Considered in public hearing

  8. Left pending in committee

  9. Testimony taken in committee

  10. Considered in public hearing

  11. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  12. Referred to State Affairs

  13. Read first time

  14. Filed

  15. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 62 do?
Relating to the reading and marking of a ballot by a person occupying a voting station or by the person's child.
Who sponsors SB 62?
SB 62 is sponsored by Judith Zaffirini and Royce West.
What is the current status of SB 62?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” 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.
Where can I track SB 62?
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