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CT HJ00046

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gregory Haddad

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article Sixth of the state constitution to allow no-excuse absentee voting
  • Permits any qualified elector to cast an absentee ballot regardless of reason instead of voting in person on election day
  • Eliminates the current requirement that voters provide a specific reason to qualify for absentee voting
  • Referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections
  • Introduced by Rep. Haddad (54th District) during the January 2017 session

Legislative Description

Resolution Proposing A State Constitutional Amendment Allowing For No-excuse Absentee Voting.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/06

3/2/2017

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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