SSB 5709 — Concerning irrigation district elections.

What this bill does

Permits irrigation districts to adopt vote-by-mail elections, and provides that any voter in a traditional election can vote absentee without requiring a certification. Creates an additional voting qualification by specifying that the land owned by a qualified voter in the irrigation district must be assessed or assessable by the district pursuant to federal or state law. Adds notice requirements and election security requirements for irrigation districts that have designated their own treasurer. Establishes a gross misdemeanor for certain actions that violate election security provisions or for incorrectly recording, or deceiving voters with respect to recording, their votes.

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Floor votes

• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 6, 2024
  48 yea · 1 nay
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 28, 2023
  47 yea · 0 nay · 2 not voting

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