Elections: redistricting information.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill updates the process for providing redistricting data to the Legislature and its designees. It requires county elections officials to compile and share detailed information, including precinct maps, election returns, and a street index file, through a secure electronic system. By January 1, 2028, election management systems must be able to transmit these returns electronically. Election returns from precincts with low voter turnout will be kept confidential to protect voter privacy.
Key provisions
- County elections officials must provide precinct maps, election returns, and a street index file to the Legislature.
- A secure electronic process must be established for submitting this data.
- Election management systems must be capable of transmitting complete, unredacted election returns by January 1, 2028.
- Election returns from precincts with fewer than 10 voters will be treated as confidential.
- The bill makes legislative findings to justify the limitations on public access to election data.
- Local agencies may be reimbursed for costs associated with implementing the bill.
Who is affected
- County elections officials
- The Legislature
- Voters
- Election management system vendors
- The Secretary of State
Notable changes
- Requires the submission of complete, unredacted election returns.
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Primary sponsor
Committee on Elections
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