II 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 1443 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 10, 2009 Mr. Inhofe (for himself, Mr. Cornyn, and Mr. Vitter) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration A BILL To amend the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act to modify State responsibilities under such Act.

1.

Modification of state responsibilities

(a)

In general

Section 102(a)(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (42 U.S.C. 1973ff–1(a)(1)) is amended by inserting by ensuring that absentee ballots are sent to such voters not later than 45 days before the deadline of such State for receiving absentee ballots in order to be counted in the election for Federal office before the semicolon at the end. (b)

Effective date

The amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to elections for Federal office held on or after November 1, 2010.