HB 1728 -- Paper Ballots at Elections

Sponsor:  Zimmerman

This bill changes the laws regarding the use of paper ballots at
elections.  In its main provisions, the bill:

(1)  Requires every individual to be offered the opportunity to
cast a paper ballot in state and federal elections;

(2)  Requires paper ballots to be counted and treated as a
regular ballot;

(3)  Requires election authorities to post a notice printed by
the Secretary of State of the right to use paper ballots; and

(4)  Requires the cost incurred by an election authority for
printing a sufficient number of ballots to meet the requirements
of the bill to be paid by the state.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated September 14, 2010 at 3:11 pm