CT SB00387

Establishes a Municipal Election Accountability Board within the Secretary of State's office to review and oversee election administration in municipalities referred for irregularities or improprieties in elections, primaries, and referenda.

Board comprises 15 members: the Secretary of State (chair), the State Elections Enforcement Commission executive director, 9 members appointed by the Secretary (including election law attorneys, moderators, registrars, town clerks, and municipal officials from both major parties), and 4 legislative appointees with election expertise.

Municipalities can be referred to the board by the Secretary of State, State Elections Enforcement Commission, Superior Court judges, local election officials, or citizens filing good-faith reports with supporting evidence under penalty of false statement.

Creates a four-tier oversight system: Tier I requires mitigation plans and mandatory training; Tier II adds regular compliance monitoring; Tier III adds an appointed election monitor with inspection authority and records access; Tier IV authorizes complete state takeover of election administration.

Initial board appointments must be made by August 1, 2026, with monthly meetings beginning the second Tuesday of January 2027; board decisions may be appealed through administrative proceedings with privileged court assignment.