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CT HB06019

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Demicco

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends sections 9-311a and 9-445 of the general statutes governing close vote recanvasses in Connecticut elections
  • Eliminates the option for defeated candidates to file a written statement waiving their right to a recanvass when a close vote triggers one
  • Makes close vote recanvasses mandatory whenever the statutory threshold is met, regardless of candidate preference
  • Removes candidate discretion from the recanvass process to ensure all close elections undergo automatic review

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Close Vote Recanvasses.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections

1/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/22/2025

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