A bill for an act relating to the casting of ballots by absent voters.

SF 2077 amends Iowa's absentee voting rules to clarify how voters must return ballots. It requires absentee ballots to be mailed in specific envelopes (affidavit, delivery, and return envelopes) with matching serial numbers, and sets a 5:00 p.m. deadline the day before elections for returns - either by mail with postmark/barcode proof or in person. This directly affects registered voters requesting absentee ballots, ensuring their votes are counted if returned by the deadline. The bill standardizes the envelope system and return process without changing voter eligibility or ballot content.