California AB16 allows vote by mail ballot processing to begin on the date ballots are mailed.

California AB16 amends the Elections Code to allow elections officials to begin processing vote by mail ballot return envelopes and ballots on the date the ballots are mailed, not later than 29 days before the election. The bill also specifies procedures for processing and counting vote by mail ballots, including verifying signatures, duplicating damaged ballots, and securing ballots to prevent tampering. Additionally, it mandates that the processing and counting of vote by mail ballots be open to the public and allows observers to challenge the handling of ballots.

California AB16 allows vote by mail ballot processing to begin on the date ballots are mailed.

California AB16 amends the Elections Code to allow elections officials to begin processing vote by mail ballot return envelopes and ballots on the date the ballots are mailed, not later than 29 days before the election. The bill also specifies procedures for processing and counting vote by mail ballots, including verifying signatures, duplicating damaged ballots, and securing ballots to prevent tampering. Additionally, it mandates that the processing and counting of vote by mail ballots be open to the public and allows observers to challenge the handling of ballots.