Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-6.6

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 5, September 4, 2024

Rule 721-6.6 - Cancellation of absentee ballot voting through the program

This rule facilitates the administration of the safe at home program in accordance with Iowa Code section 9E.6(2). This rule describes the manner and process for program participant cancellation of absentee ballot voting through the program.

(1)Voluntary cancellation of voter registration. The secretary shall cancel the program participant's voter registration and absentee ballot application with the program upon the written and signed request of the participant.

(2)Involuntary cancellation of voter registration. The secretary shall cancel the program participant's voter registration and absentee ballot application with the program upon one of the following:

a. The death of the program participant, as evidenced in accordance with the standards set forth in Iowa Code section 48A.30.

b. Notification of the program participant's relocation to another county.

c. The receipt of notice from the clerk of the district court, the United States Attorney, or the state registrar that the program participant has been convicted of a felony as defined in Iowa Code section 701.7 or convicted of an offense classified as a felony under federal law in accordance with the procedure set forth in Iowa Code section 48A.30(1)"d. "

d. The receipt of notice from the district court or the state registrar that the program participant has been declared a person who is incompetent to vote under state law.

e. The inactivity of the program participant's voter registration record pursuant to Iowa Code section 48A.29 for two successive general elections.

f. The withdrawal of a program participant from the program.

g. The cancellation of a program participant's certification in the program.

(3)Cancellation of active absentee ballots issued through the program.

a. The secretary shall notify the local county auditor, and the local county auditor shall have the authority to challenge or cancel the active absentee ballot issued through the safe at home program if one of the following occur:

(1) The death of the program participant, as evidenced in accordance with the standards set forth in Iowa Code section 48A.30.

(2) Notification of the program participant's relocation to another county.

(3) The receipt of notice from the clerk of the district court, the United States Attorney, or the state registrar that the program participant has been convicted of a felony as defined in Iowa Code section 701.7 or convicted of an offense classified as a felony under federal law in accordance with the procedure set forth in Iowa Code section 48A.30(1)"d. "

(4) The receipt of notice from the district court or the state registrar that the program participant has been declared a person who is incompetent to vote under state law.

(5) The withdrawal of a program participant from the program.

(6) The cancellation of a program participant's certification in the program.

b. The local county auditor shall have the authority to challenge or cancel the active absentee ballot issued through the safe at home program.

(4)Confirmation of voter registration cancellation. The secretary shall confirm cancellation of absentee ballot voting within ten business days by sending notice of cancellation to the program participant's mailing address.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 721-6.6

Adopted by IAB May 25, 2016/Volume XXXVIII, Number 24, effective 6/29/2016