Bill Summary for H 743 (2019-2020)

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Apr 15 2019

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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.

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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.