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CT SJ00013

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/3/2021

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

Senate

2021 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows citizens to apply for voter registration at age 16, becoming registered voters on their 18th birthday.

  • Permits 16-year-olds who will turn 18 before a regular election to vote in primary elections for that election, provided they have applied for admission as an elector.

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to establish early voting periods allowing qualified voters to vote in person before Election Day.

  • Authorizes the General Assembly to establish regional voting centers that serve multiple political subdivisions of the state.

  • Requires the proposed amendment to be presented to Connecticut voters at the general election on November 3, 2022.

Legislative Description

Resolution Proposing A State Constitutional Amendment To Allow Sixteen-year-olds To Preregister To Vote, Regional Voting Centers And Early Voting.

Last Action

Public Hearing 03/24

3/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections2/3/2021

Full Bill Text

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