HB05001

An Act Concerning Absentee Voting For All And Various Other Reforms Related To The Administration Of Elections.

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Connecticut HB05001 expands absentee voting eligibility, modifies election procedures, and implements risk-limiting audits for certain offices.

Connecticut HB05001 makes several changes to election laws, including expanding absentee voting eligibility to all voters, allowing permanent absentee voting for those with long-term illnesses or permanent disabilities, and modifying the reasons for which a voter can apply for an absentee ballot. It also introduces risk-limiting audits for certain state and district offices, establishes a pilot program for risk-limiting audits in municipal elections, and mandates the use of electronic ballot transmission systems.

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  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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11 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 13

12:00 AM

Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing

History

May 15

House

Transmitted to the Secretary of State

May 15

House

Transmitted by Secretary of the State to Governor

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor