HJ00032

Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The State Constitution To Allow Individuals Who Have Attained The Age Of Sixteen To Apply For Admission As Electors And To Be So Admitted Upon Attaining The Age Of Eighteen.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut HJ00032 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow 16-year-olds to apply for admission as electors and vote upon turning 18.

Connecticut HJ00032 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow individuals who have attained the age of sixteen to apply for admission as electors. These individuals would be admitted upon attaining the age of eighteen. The resolution aims to enable 16-year-olds to participate in the electoral process by applying for voter registration and voting once they turn 18, provided they meet other eligibility criteria.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

GAE Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

13 Yea

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6 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 4

12:00 AM

Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 26

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Mar 26

House

House Calendar Number 166