Raised Bill No. 5530 Summary

• Repeals and replaces Section 9-19e of Connecticut general statutes effective October 1, 2020, governing how town admitting officials accept and process elector applications from Connecticut residents.

• Requires admitting officials to provide applicants with a receipt and immediately mail applications to the town clerk or registrars of voters in the applicant's town of residence for processing.

• Specifies that town clerks or registrars must act upon applications upon receipt, document their action and reasons if disapproved, and send written notification to applicants (by certified mail if disapproved).

• Establishes that applicants become entitled to elector privileges and party enrollment upon approval, except those applying after noon on the last business day before a primary must wait until after the primary for party enrollment privileges.

• Makes technical changes to Section 9-30 including gender-neutral language ("the town clerk" instead of "he") and clarifies the town clerk's authority to examine applications and certify qualified applicants.