Bill > HB06324

This bill proposes to limit the authority of the Secretary of the State in three key ways related to election laws. First, the bill aims to restrict certain powers and duties that the Secretary currently holds regarding the conduct of elections. Second, it seeks to eliminate the existing presumption that the Secretary's regulations, declaratory rulings, instructions, opinions, and orders are automatically considered correct interpretations of election and primary administration laws under Title 9 of the general statutes. Third, the bill would limit the Secretary's ability to seek enforcement through the Superior Court when issuing orders to registrars of voters or moderators about correcting election irregularities or improprieties. By introducing these changes, the bill appears to be reducing the Secretary of the State's discretionary power in election-related matters, potentially shifting more oversight or decision-making authority to other election officials or judicial bodies. The overall intent seems to be creating more checks and balances in the administration of elections and reducing the unilateral power of the Secretary of the State in interpreting and enforcing election laws.

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