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CT SB00941

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Linda Schofield

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals existing restrictions on absentee voting by eliminating the requirement that voters provide specific reasons (such as military service, illness, disability, religious observance, or official election duties) to cast absentee ballots.

  • Allows any eligible elector to vote by absentee ballot at primary elections, general elections, and referendums without providing an excuse or reason.

  • Takes effect upon certification by the Secretary of the State that voters have approved a constitutional amendment concerning no-excuse absentee voting.

  • Amends Connecticut General Statutes Section 9-135(a) to implement the no-excuse absentee voting policy.

Legislative Description

An Act Implementing No-excuse Absentee Voting.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/14

2/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/9/2011

Full Bill Text

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