Elections: law enforcement investigations of election records or voting technology.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires local agencies, political subdivisions, and elections officials to promptly notify the Secretary of State and the Attorney General about any warrants, subpoenas, or active law enforcement investigations related to election records or voting systems. It also grants these officials the authority to intervene in or initiate court proceedings to challenge these investigations and seek appropriate relief. The law will expire on January 1, 2030.
Key provisions
- Local agencies must notify the Secretary of State and Attorney General within one business day of any warrant, subpoena, or active investigation related to election records or voting systems.
- The Secretary of State and Attorney General can intervene in or initiate court proceedings to challenge warrants or subpoenas.
- The law authorizes these officials to seek any other appropriate relief related to investigations.
- The bill includes a provision for state reimbursement to local agencies for any costs mandated by the bill.
- The law specifies definitions for ‘certified voting technology,’ ‘election records,’ and ‘law enforcement investigation.’
- The law is set to expire on January 1, 2030.
- The bill declares an urgency to allow for its implementation before upcoming elections.
Who is affected
- Local agencies
- Political subdivisions
- Elections officials
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