HB1821 - Absent Military and Overseas Voters; Absentee Voting

• Establishes voting procedures for covered voters (uniformed service members, overseas voters, and their dependents) in federal, state, and county elections.

• Allows covered voters to register and apply for absentee ballots using the federal write-in ballot declaration, with applications received within 30 days of election treated as simultaneous registration and voting.

• Requires election officials to transmit ballots and materials to covered voters by the 45th day before an election (or preceding business day if that date falls on a weekend or holiday).

• Permits covered voters to apply for ballots and receive them by electronic transmission, including facsimile, email, or internet delivery if available.

• Authorizes the governor or chief election officer to establish alternative voting procedures by emergency order when armed conflict, natural disasters, or declared emergencies make compliance impracticable.