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CT HB05941

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

James Albis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends section 9-17a of the general statutes to extend voter registration deadlines when a federal disaster declaration occurs in the state.

  • Allows the last regular session for voter admission to be moved to a later date if a federal disaster is declared within 10 days before that session.

  • Applies only when the federal disaster declaration occurs on or after the tenth day preceding the last regular session for voter admission prior to an election.

  • Ensures voters can register despite disruptions caused by federally-declared disasters.

Legislative Description

An Act Extending The Deadline For Voter Registration On Account Of Federal Declaration Of Disaster.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/22

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/19/2017

Full Bill Text

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