CT SB00218

Allows municipal registrars of voters to reduce the number of primary polling places from general election locations if they notify the Secretary of State and candidates at least 45-60 days before the primary, with candidates able to object within 30 days of the primary.

Establishes a process for the State Elections Enforcement Commission to investigate and potentially remove registrars of voters for misconduct, wilful and material neglect of duty, or incompetence through Superior Court proceedings.

Requires town clerks to submit voting district maps to the Secretary of State in electronic format when possible within 30 days of any changes, with a $20 fine for non-compliance.

Mandates town clerks file consolidated election returns by voting district within 21 days after each election and verify vote totals match across districts, with a $20 fine for non-compliance.

Clarifies that designees supervising absentee voting at institutions cannot be institution employees or those who solicited campaign contributions, and requires supervised absentee voting when 20 or more patients at an institution are registered electors.