A 4863
Establishes public awareness campaign concerning federal rules for US Postal Service postmark and its effect on mail-in ballots; directs Secretary of State to evaluate adequacy of mail-in ballot drop box placement and usage; appropriates $100,000.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the New Jersey Secretary of State to launch a public awareness campaign to educate voters about how federal postal rules regarding postmarks can affect mail-in ballots. It also requires the Secretary of State to evaluate the placement and usage of mail-in ballot drop boxes across the state and recommend any necessary changes to the law. The bill allocates $100,000 to fund this initiative.
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Gerry Scharfenberger
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