Vote by mail ballots: processing.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the rules for how California elections officials process vote by mail ballots. It allows officials to begin processing ballots and return envelopes on the same day they are mailed, rather than waiting until 29 days before the election. The bill also updates procedures for public observation and challenges during the ballot processing and counting process, incorporating changes from Senate Bill 3.
Key provisions
- Elections officials can begin processing ballots and return envelopes on the mailing date.
- Ballot processing includes signature verification and updating voter records.
- Vote by mail ballots can be machine read or manually counted.
- Results are not released until 8 p.m. on election day.
- Public observation and challenges are permitted during ballot processing.
- County grand jury members and party representatives can observe and challenge procedures.
- Observers must be notified in advance of processing and counting times.
- Observers have access to verify signatures and ensure ballot security.
Who is affected
- California voters
- Elections officials
- Political parties
- County grand juries
- Interested organizations
Notable changes
- Allows for earlier ballot processing.
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