The bill mandates an immediate assessment by the Board of Elections on ranked choice voting readiness and impacts.

The bill requires the Board of Elections to conduct an urgent assessment of ranked choice voting, covering institutional readiness, equity impacts, best practices from other jurisdictions, and a detailed implementation plan. This includes costs, timelines, milestones, and a voter-education strategy. The Council declares this as an emergency to prevent deployment without necessary assessments to ensure voter access and a smooth transition.

The bill mandates an immediate assessment by the Board of Elections on ranked choice voting readiness and impacts.

The bill requires the Board of Elections to conduct an urgent assessment of ranked choice voting, covering institutional readiness, equity impacts, best practices from other jurisdictions, and a detailed implementation plan. This includes costs, timelines, milestones, and a voter-education strategy. The Council declares this as an emergency to prevent deployment without necessary assessments to ensure voter access and a smooth transition.