The South Dakota Legislature is trying to make it easier for you to vote. A Senate Bill allows any school district or city or county to conduct elections using voting centers instead of designated polling places. It passed the House Local Government Committee Thursday morning on a 10-0 vote. Citizens can cast ballots anywhere within their jurisdiction using electronic booths. Senator Todd Schlekeway is the bill’s prime sponsor. He says seven counties are already interested in using voting centers…
Secretary of State Jason Gant says once a person votes, his or her name comes off a list, disabling at second vote. Gant says the system worked well during it’s first use in a Sioux Falls School Board election…
[audio:http://prprt.itmwpb.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/688/2012/02/VoteCenter2.mp3|titles=VoteCenter2]No one spoke against the measure. It now moves to the House Floor.