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CT SB00252

Bill

Status

Passed

6/1/2016

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reduces the minimum percentage of voting districts required for post-election audits from 10% to 5% for federal, state, and municipal elections and primaries
  • Allows audits to be conducted manually or electronically (for elections held on or after January 1, 2016)
  • Requires audits to be scheduled between the 15th day after an election and two business days before the official canvass of votes
  • Mandates audits be publicly noticed in advance and open to public observation
  • Requires municipalities to compensate election officials who conduct audits at the standard election administration pay rate
  • Effective date: July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Post-election Audit Integrity And Efficiency.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

6/1/2016

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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