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CT HB06047

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Lesser

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends general statutes to require towns holding municipal referenda to allow sufficient time for voters to apply for, receive, and return absentee ballots
  • Overrides any conflicting provisions in town charters or interlocal agreements regarding referendum procedures
  • Applies to all municipal referenda regardless of subject matter
  • Facilitates voter participation by expanding absentee voting access in local referendum elections

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Voting By Absentee Ballot In Municipal Referenda.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections

1/25/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/25/2011

Full Bill Text

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