Senate Bill 2108 Summary

• Authorizes the Secretary of State to establish a secure website for student voters to electronically submit absentee ballot applications with a copy of their student identification card and institution registrar verification.

• Defines "student absentee voters" as registered electors enrolled in institutions of higher education whose studies require absence from their voting county or municipality on election days.

• Approved student absentee ballot applications remain valid from approval date until June 30 each year, after which students must submit a new application; Secretary of State must notify students at least 30 days before expiration.

• Once approved, student absentee voters are automatically mailed ballots for all elections occurring between approval and June 30, with ballots received within 24 hours of application approval.

• Amends existing absentee voting statutes to exempt student absentee voters from certain witness and notarization requirements, allowing any person 18 years or older to serve as attesting witness rather than requiring a sworn official.