S.585

Establishes "The Voter Convenience Act" to allow voters to vote at any polling place in their municipality on election day.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

Establishes "The Voter Convenience Act" to allow voters to vote at any polling place in their municipality on election day.

This bill establishes "The Voter Convenience Act," allowing voters to vote at any polling place in their municipality on election day. It directs the Secretary of State, in conjunction with county clerks, county boards of elections, and superintendents of elections, to develop uniform guidelines for implementing this process. Voters can cast their vote at any voting machine at the polling place, using the correct ballot for their election district. The bill also allows county boards of elections to determine the number of district board members needed at each polling place.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee: Reported Favorably

5 Yea

DRDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 23

9:30 AM

Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee