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CT SB01109
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Derek Slap
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AI Summary
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Establishes a commission to study methods to enhance civic education and increase voter participation, with a goal of achieving 100% voter participation statewide
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Commission will examine potential incentive and enforcement systems, including reviewing experiences of countries that have enacted compulsory voting as a civic duty
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Commission will assess assistance needs for town clerks and registrars of voters to administer elections with increased participation rates
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Creates a pilot program authorizing municipalities to amend their voting ordinances and procedures to achieve greater voter participation
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State would provide monetary incentives or resources to participating municipalities in the pilot program
Legislative Description
An Act Establishing A Commission And Pilot Program To Achieve Greater Voter Participation In The State.
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections
1/23/2025