SB 01064 Summary: Implementation of Early Voting

• Establishes early voting periods starting July 1, 2023 for regular elections and January 1, 2024 for primaries and special elections, allowing eligible voters to cast ballots 14 days before regular elections/primaries and 4 days before special elections

• Requires municipalities to designate and certify early voting locations with Secretary of the State approval, maintain secure ballot handling procedures, and establish emergency contingency plans for elections

• Extends voter registration deadlines by moving the "last session for admission of electors" from 7 days to 18 days before elections, and permits same-day election and same-day primary registration during early voting periods

• Implements same-day registration for eligible voters appearing in person during early voting or on election day, with procedures for checking the statewide voter registration system to prevent duplicate voting

• Directs Secretary of State to develop public awareness campaigns and early voting procedure manuals, requires registrar training on early voting procedures, and adjusts various deadlines related to candidate nominations and ballot certification