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CT HJ00047

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Government Administration and Elections Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Article 31 of the Connecticut Constitution to allow citizens aged 16 and 17 to preregister as electors, with full elector status automatically granted on their 18th birthday

  • Permits preregistered citizens who will turn 18 on or before a regular election day to vote in primary elections held for that regular election

  • Requires the proposed amendment to either continue to the next General Assembly session elected November 3, 2026, or be presented directly to voters at that election

  • Received a "Joint Favorable" recommendation from the Government Administration and Elections Committee

Legislative Description

Resolution Proposing A State Constitutional Amendment To Allow Individuals Who Have Attained The Age Of Sixteen To Apply For Admission As Electors And To Be So Admitted Upon Attaining The Age Of Eighteen.

Last Action

File Number 123

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections1/31/2025

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