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CT HJ00036

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

David Baram

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article Sixth of the Connecticut state constitution to allow no-excuse absentee voting
  • Permits any qualified elector to cast an absentee ballot without providing a reason for not voting in person on election day
  • Referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections during the January 2017 legislative session
  • Introduced by Representative Baram from the 15th District
  • Eliminates current legal requirements that restrict absentee voting to voters with specified qualifying reasons

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

3/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/19/2017

Full Bill Text

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