United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 4989 (109th)
Electoral Fairness Act of 2006
Introduced
16 March 2006
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Summary
Electoral Fairness Act of 2006 - Amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to revise requirements for: (1) treatment of provisional ballots cast at incorrect polling places; (2) minimum contents of provisional ballots; (3) treatment of voters who vote after closing of polling places; and (4) treatment of ballots after casting. Sets forth requirements for ensuring adequate staff and equipment at polling places. Applies certain election administration requirements to early voting sites. Provides for: (1) the availability of additional funds to enable states to meet requirements with respect to adequate staff and equipment at polling places; and (2) the issuance of durable voter registration cards. Amends the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to prescribe notice and review requirements for removal of individuals from the official list of eligible voters by reason other than change of residence. Revises requirements for the contents and treatment of voter registration forms. Requires state or local election officials to ensure the availability of updated information for registered voters.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 16 March 2006
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 16 March 2006
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 16 March 2006
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-bill/4989
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hr/4989