Authorizes additional days of voting as a result of emergencies; includes state of emergency.
The bill amends the election law to allow county boards of elections to determine that an additional day of voting is necessary due to emergencies such as fires, earthquakes, and other disasters. The state board of elections must approve this decision. The bill also allows for extensions of deadlines for party caucuses and candidate filings if they are substantially impaired by emergencies. The board must notify voters and media outlets about any changes.
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