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CA AB1724

Bill

Status

Passed

9/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Paul Fong

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies voting booth time limits by establishing a standard 10-minute maximum for marking ballots, removing the previous 5-minute limit for voting machine use.

  • Allows voters to request additional time to mark ballots by informing a precinct board member, replacing the previous exception for situations where no other voters would be inconvenienced.

  • Authorizes precinct board members to contact elections officials who may deny additional time if they determine the voter is attempting to interfere with election conduct rather than genuinely requiring extra time.

  • Repeals Section 19363 of the Elections Code regarding voting machine time restrictions.

Legislative Description

Voting: polling place procedures.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 238, Statutes of 2012.

9/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules5/14/2012
Elections and Redistricting3/29/2012

Full Bill Text

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