They’ll be discussing and voting on 11 (that’s right, eleven) proposed rule amendments to be implemented for theimminent November 5th election, early voting beginning on Oct. 15.
Some, or all, of the amendments, especially this late in the game, are likely illegal and any adopted in favor will be challenged in court.
If they don’t get through the agenda, the meeting will be continued on September 23, 2024, at 9:00 AM.
Gift NY Times article discussing Charlene S. McGowan, the general counsel for Brad Raffensperger, and her letter to the SEB to “Heed the guidance of the top election official in the state, or ignore the legal advice and pass another package of election rules that include right-wing policy goals such as hand counting of ballots.”
Discussion and voting on proposed rule amendment to SEB Rule 183-1-12-.12 (Tabulating Results). Subject of Rule: Reconciliation Reports. Presentation from Gail Lee and Janelle King
Discussion and voting on proposed rule amendment to SEB Rule 183-1-12-.01 (Conduct of Elections). Subject of Rule: Absentee Ballot Distinction. Presentation from David Cross.
They just added a new agenda item, maybe 2? Hopefully these go to the bottom of the list "after lunch"... which might be after lunch on Monday at this rate.
Johnston appealled the Chair’s denial to hear the new petition and moved to raise a motion, King and Jeffaries ayed to overrule the Chair, so the new agenda item has been added.
Adopted 4-0
Discussion and voting on proposed rule amendment to SEB Rule 183-1-12-.12 (Tabulating Results). Subject of Rule: Reconciliation Reports. Presentation from Gail Lee and Janelle King
Tabled 4-1
Discussion and voting on proposed rule amendment to SEB Rule 183-1-14-.11 (Mailing and Issuance of Ballots).
Subject of Rule: Chain of Custody. Presentation from David Cross
Tabled 3-1
Discussion and voting on proposed rule amendment to SEB Rule 183-1-12-.01 (Conduct of Elections). Subject of Rule: Absentee Ballot Distinction. Presentation from David Cross.
They just added a new agenda item, maybe 2? Hopefully these go to the bottom of the list "after lunch"... which might be after lunch on Monday at this rate.
Johnston appealled the Chair’s denial to hear the new petition and moved to raise a motion, King and Jeffaries ayed to overrule the Chair, so the new agenda item has been added.