REQUIRE PREPAID ENVELOPE/ABSENTEE BALLOTS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2019-2020 Session
House Bill 743 (Public) Filed Monday, April 15, 2019
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF VOTED ABSENTEE BALLOTS BY PRE-ADDRESSED ENVELOPES, POSTAGE PAID UPON RETURN.
Intro. by Gailliard, Insko.

Status: Ref to the Com on Elections and Ethics Law, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 16 2019)
H 743

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 15 2019 - View Summary

    Amends GS 163A-1307 to require the return envelopes for absentee ballots be pre-addressed, postage paid upon return. Adds to the information that must be printed on the ballot a statement that says, "Return absentee ballot in the enclosed prepaid envelope, or you, a near relative, or verifiable legal guardian may deliver the ballot in person to your county board of elections." 

    Amends GS 163A-1310, concerning transmitting executed absentee ballots to County Board of Elections, by making conforming and clarifying changes.