Appendix V
OVERVIEW OF ELECTION REFORM PROPOSALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Task Force Recommendation |
Proposed Legislation |
Election Reform Act |
Commission Recommendation |
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Eliminate Punch-card Ballots |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Standardize Voting Technology and Standards |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Provide the Ability to Vote by Provisional Ballots |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Eliminate State Requirement for List Maintenance by Private Contractor |
No* |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Eliminate Burden Placed on Voter to Prove Registration Status |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
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Permit Automatic Restoration of Voting Rights for Former Felons |
No* |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Enhanced Voting Services for Individuals with Disabilities |
No |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Improved Poll Worker Training |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Uniform Polling Place Procedures |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Provide Less Restrictive Standards for Absentee Ballot Use and Tabulation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Uniform Poll Closing Time |
Yes |
Yes |
No* |
Yes |
* Made no recommendation supporting or rejecting, but indicated issue should be studied.