HB 3872
Makes in-person voting on the date of an election the standard method for conducting an election.
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Bill overview
This bill makes in-person voting the standard method for conducting elections in Oregon. Voters will need to show valid government-issued identification when voting or requesting a ballot. It allows voters to request mail-in ballots if they are unable to vote in person, while maintaining mail-in voting for military, overseas, and non-resident electors. The bill also requires ballots to be returned by the election date and removes the state’s responsibility to pay postage for mail-in ballots, and refers the act to the people for approval.
Key provisions
- In-person voting is the standard method for elections.
- Voters must present valid government-issued identification to vote or request a ballot.
- Mail-in ballots are permitted for those unable to vote in person or for specific electors (military, overseas, non-residents).
- Ballots must be returned by the date of the election.
- The state no longer pays postage for mail-in ballots.
- The bill is subject to a voter referendum.
- Allows electors to request a mail-in ballot if they are unable to vote in person.
- Requires electors to present valid identification when voting in person or requesting a ballot.
Who is affected
- Oregon Voters
- County Clerks
- State Election Officials
- Military Personnel
- Overseas Voters
Notable changes
- Shifts from mail-in voting as the standard to in-person voting.
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Primary sponsors
E. Werner Reschke
Jeffrey Helfrich
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