Directs the state board of elections to create a plan to permit voting by mail in the event of a natural disaster or state of emergency
This bill requires the state board of elections to create a plan by September 1, 2025, allowing all eligible voters to receive ballots by mail during natural disasters or state emergencies. The plan must comply with existing election laws and ensure voters can return ballots via mail, drop-off locations, or voter service centers. It directly affects voters in areas impacted by declared emergencies, expanding access to mail-in voting when in-person polling may be disrupted. The bill mandates concrete changes to election procedures without altering voting eligibility or standards.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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