Representative David Byrd District 71 Capitol Hill Update

Greetings. This week I want to address highlights regarding the new election & voting laws for our state.

Voting / Senior Citizens – Public Chapter 233 makes it easier for elderly residents who live in assisted living facilities to vote by allowing campus residents in assisted living to participate in a voter drive at a skilled nursing home.

Strengthening Election Integrity – Public Chapter 306 strengthens election integrity and increases accountability for out-of-state donations made to state and local election officials. The new law prohibits the State Election Commission, the Secretary of S...