An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law

This bill (S.98) makes several key changes to Vermont's election laws. It requires automatic voter registration when people apply for state services like Reach Ahead (e.g., SNAP), with an option to opt out, and allows 16-year-olds to preregister to vote (voting at 18). It raises campaign finance reporting thresholds from $500 to $1,000 for candidates and political committees, adds penalties for late filings, and mandates employers provide four hours of paid leave for statewide elections. These changes directly affect voters, state agencies, political candidates, and employers across Vermont.