CA AB1219

Revises ballot layout specifications to require plain language instructions explaining how to cast a vote for a candidate, write in a candidate, and correct mistakes on the ballot.

Changes ballot compliance standard from "printed in accordance with" to "printed in substantial compliance with" ballot layout specifications to allow minor deviations.

Requires state officer recall election ballots to include instructions explaining there are two separate contests (recall yes/no and successor candidate selection) that can be voted independently.

Modifies candidate name type requirements to allow adjustment to at least 8-point type on multilingual ballots when 10-point bold type cannot fit due to space constraints.

Repeals several outdated ballot specification sections (Sections 13260-13267, 13216.5, and 15211) and redefines ballot-related terms including "ballot label" to include candidate designations and measure information.