California SB73 enhances election security by increasing transparency and oversight of vote-by-mail processes and prohibiting unauthorized law.

California SB73 amends the Elections Code to ensure transparency and security in vote-by-mail processes. It mandates that the handling of vote-by-mail ballots, from processing return envelopes to counting, be open to public observation. Observers from county grand juries, political party committees, and other interested organizations can challenge the process. The bill also restricts law enforcement officers from accessing areas where ballots are handled unless authorized by a court or for specific investigations.

California SB73 enhances election security by increasing transparency and oversight of vote-by-mail processes and prohibiting unauthorized law.

California SB73 amends the Elections Code to ensure transparency and security in vote-by-mail processes. It mandates that the handling of vote-by-mail ballots, from processing return envelopes to counting, be open to public observation. Observers from county grand juries, political party committees, and other interested organizations can challenge the process. The bill also restricts law enforcement officers from accessing areas where ballots are handled unless authorized by a court or for specific investigations.