Establishes "The Voter Convenience Act" to allow voters to vote at any polling place in their municipality on election day.
This bill, "The Voter Convenience Act," allows New Jersey voters to cast ballots at any polling place within their municipality on election day, rather than being restricted to their assigned location. County election officials must develop uniform guidelines using electronic poll books to verify voter eligibility and provide the correct ballot for the voter's election district. It applies to all municipalities that choose to implement the change, with optional countywide voting locations also permitted. The bill modifies election procedures but does not alter voting eligibility or ballot content.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2024
Last action Mar 18, 2024
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Mar 18, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Mar 4, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
upper
2 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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