The Senate Judiciary Committee met at 10:00 AM this morning to discuss Senate Bill 94, which was considered and recommended in December by the Joint Standing Committee. The purpose of this bill is to provide people with disabilities with the ability to vote via electronic absentee ballot. Under the bill, qualifying voters would automatically receive access to the electronic absentee ballot without having to reapply.
Representatives from the Secretary of State’s office explained that this bill will help West Virginians avoid lawsuits, promote the right for disabled persons to vote without assistance, and keep up with other states already utilizing this technology to make the ballot more accessible.
The bill was adopted and will be reported to the full senate with recommendation for passage.
