Elections: vote by mail ballots.
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No
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No
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Elections
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Overview
This bill requires the Secretary of State to identify areas where vote by mail ballots mailed on election day may not receive a postmark until the following day due to postal processing. The Secretary of State will publish a list of these areas and provide it to local elections officials, who must include a notice in vote by mail ballots sent to voters in those areas, warning them that mailing on election day may delay counting. The bill also establishes a process for state reimbursement to local agencies for any costs associated with implementing these requirements.
Key provisions
- The Secretary of State will identify geographic areas with potential mail processing delays.
- The Secretary of State will publish a list of these areas on its website and provide it to local elections officials.
- Local elections officials must include a ‘Mail Early’ notice in vote by mail ballots for affected voters.
- The notice warns voters about potential delays and suggests alternative voting methods.
- The Secretary of State can provide a standard notice template for local elections officials to use.
- The bill mandates state reimbursement for local agencies’ costs related to the new requirements.
- The Secretary of State will consult with the United States Postal Service when identifying affected areas.
- Identification of affected areas will use distance to processing facilities and USPS collection/processing information.
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