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CT HJ00026

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Juan Candelaria

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending the Connecticut state constitution to extend municipal voting rights to lawful permanent residents
  • Eligible individuals must be authorized to work in the United States and have resided in Connecticut for at least five years
  • Voting rights would apply to municipal elections, including elections for local boards of education
  • Does not extend voting rights to state or federal elections

Legislative Description

Resolution Proposing A State Constitutional Amendment Concerning The Right To Vote In Municipal Elections For Certain Lawful Permanent Residents.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections

1/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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