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CT HJ00001
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
5/30/2023
Primary Sponsor
Government Administration and Elections Committee
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 7 of Article Sixth of the Connecticut Constitution to allow no-excuse absentee voting by removing the current requirements that voters must cite absence from their town, sickness, physical disability, or religious tenets to qualify for an absentee ballot
- Changes constitutional language from voters who "are unable to" appear at polling places to voters who "will not" appear, giving the General Assembly broad authority to provide absentee voting for any qualified voter
- Continues a proposed amendment first approved by at least a majority (but less than three-fourths) of each house during the 2021 regular session, following the constitutional process for amendments under Article Sixth
- Directs that the approved amendment be presented to Connecticut voters at the general election on November 5, 2024
- Referred to the Committee on Government Administration and Elections, with Rep. Conley (40th District) as co-sponsor
Legislative Description
Resolution Approving A State Constitutional Amendment To Allow No-excuse Absentee Voting.
Last Action
Transmitted to the Secretary of State
6/28/2023
Committee Referrals
Government Administration and Elections1/4/2023
Full Bill Text
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