Vote by mail ballots and early voting.
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No
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Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to standardize procedures for voting by mail and early voting in California. It requires the Secretary of State to create regulations outlining specific steps for voters to cast their ballots in person, including verification procedures and ensuring ballot secrecy. The bill also mandates that the state voter information guide include details about these voting options, particularly for counties that don't use all-mail ballot elections, and updates the state voter information guide to reflect these changes.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary of State to create regulations for in-person voting by mail ballot procedures.
- Specifies procedures for voter check-in, ballot verification, ballot secrecy, and preventing duplicate submissions.
- Mandates inclusion of these voting procedures in the state voter information guide.
- Requires the Secretary of State to consider different voting technologies when developing regulations.
- Requires consultation with county registrars of voters and other election stakeholders.
- Updates the state voter information guide to include information about early voting and voting by mail in person.
- Addresses requirements for counties without all-mailed ballot elections to provide early voting locations.
- Establishes a process for reimbursement to local agencies for state-mandated costs.
Who is affected
- Voters in California
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