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CT HB05818

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2019

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Polls remain open for voting from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for regular elections and special elections to fill vacancies in state, district, or municipal offices.

  • Election day registration locations designated under section 9-19j must remain open for registration and voting from 6:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. for regular elections.

  • Applicants in line at 8:00 p.m. for either voting or election day registration are permitted to cast a vote; those not in line by 8:00 p.m. cannot enter the line.

  • An election official or police official must be placed at the end of the line at 8:00 p.m. to enforce the cutoff time for new applicants.

  • Election day registration applicants must appear in person by 8:00 p.m. and may use institution-issued photo ID, learner's permits, utility bills, or college fee statements as proof of residential address.

Legislative Description

An Act Extending The Hours Of Election Day Registration.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/15

2/11/2019

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/23/2019

Full Bill Text

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