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CA AB2218

Bill

Status

Passed

9/17/2018

Primary Sponsor

Marc Berman

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Secretary of State must establish a vote by mail ballot tracking system available to all counties by January 1, 2020
  • System allows voters to register for email or text message notifications about ballot status, including delivery to postal service, expected delivery date, receipt by county, and counting status
  • Voters receive notifications if ballot is undeliverable or cannot be counted, along with instructions for resolution
  • Counties may use the system to comply with existing free access system requirements under Section 3019.5
  • Secretary of State must fund system development using federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) funds, with implementation contingent on fund availability

Legislative Description

Vote by mail ballot tracking.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 432, Statutes of 2018.

9/17/2018

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/20/2018
Elections and Constitutional Amendments6/13/2018
Rules6/4/2018
Appropriations4/11/2018
Elections and Redistricting3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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