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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill makes changes to California’s elections code to streamline the process of sending ballots to military and overseas voters. Specifically, it requires elections officials to send ballots to these voters regardless of whether they’ve requested them, simplifies the signature requirements for candidates, and allows candidates to continuously submit signatures until the required number is verified. The bill also addresses electronic delivery of ballots and provides for state reimbursement for local costs associated with these changes.
Key provisions
- Requires elections officials to send ballots to military and overseas voters regardless of application.
- Reduces the minimum number of signatures required for candidates to submit.
- Allows candidates to continuously submit signatures until the required number is verified.
- Permits electronic delivery of ballots to military and overseas voters.
- Provides for state reimbursement for local agencies and school districts for costs associated with the changes.
- Repeals the provision allowing elections officials to withdraw excess candidate signatures.
- Mandates that elections officials request electronic mail addresses from military and overseas voters.
- Clarifies the requirements for signature counts based on voter population.
Who is affected
- Military Voters
- Overseas Voters
- Candidates for Office
- County Elections Officials
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Sponsors
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1 on record
Primary sponsor
Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments
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