PIERRE, S.D. (AP) - Lawmakers in South Dakota say they want to make voting easier for their busy constituents.
A Senate bill that allows any school district or city county to conduct elections using voting centers instead of designated polling places is up for debate in a House committee.
The House Local Government Committee will vote Thursday on the amended bill of Senator Todd Schlekeway. It allows citizens to cast ballots anywhere within their jurisdiction using electronic booths. Once a person votes, his or her name comes off a list, disabling a second vote.
Jurisdictions would have to submit a plan to the state secretary for approval by July 1, 2013.
Schlekeway says by reducing precinct officials and supplies, savings would increase.
If the bill gets signed into law, it would take effect immediately.
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