Voting by mail: identification envelopes.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Elections
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how voting by mail identification envelopes are designed. It requires that any openings in the envelope – like perforations or windows – be at least one-half inch away from any area where a voter marks their choices on the ballot. The Secretary of State will create regulations to ensure these requirements are met, and the changes will take effect for elections starting January 1, 2028. The bill also includes a provision for state reimbursement to local agencies for any costs associated with implementing these new requirements.
Key provisions
- Identification envelopes must have openings at least one-half inch from fillable fields on the ballot.
- The Secretary of State will create regulations for envelope design and testing.
- The changes apply to elections starting January 1, 2028.
- The bill includes a mechanism for state reimbursement to local agencies for mandated costs.
Who is affected
- Registered Voters
- Local Elections Officials
- The Secretary of State
- California State Agencies
Notable changes
- Specifies minimum distance for openings in identification envelopes.
- Requires regulations from the Secretary of State to standardize envelope design.
Fiscal impact
The bill includes a provision for state reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for costs associated with implementing the new requirements.
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