E Simplifying the process of voting by absentee ballot; expanding eligibility; providing for continuing requests for the ballots; eliminating the proof of residence requirement for voter registration at the time of absentee ballot application; eliminating certain certificate of eligibility content requirements; authorizing and providing for the use of facsimile ballots by certain eligible voters either outside the country or residing in health care facilities, specifying certain eligibility and application requirements and providing for ballot return by facsimile device; specifying certain duties of county auditors; regulating access to absentee ballot materials (mk, ja)