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CT HJ00016

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/17/2017

Primary Sponsor

Roland Lemar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article Sixth of the Connecticut Constitution to permit no-excuse absentee voting
  • Would allow any qualified elector who does not appear at a polling place on election day to vote by absentee ballot regardless of reason
  • Eliminates the current requirement that electors provide a specific reason, as specified by law, to cast an absentee ballot
  • Referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections
  • Introduced by Rep. Lemar of the 96th District during the January 2017 session

Legislative Description

Resolution Proposing An Amendment To The State Constitution To Permit No-excuse Absentee Voting.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

3/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/17/2017

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