Bill > AB287

This bill amends existing California law regarding the use of public buildings, particularly school buildings, as polling places and vote centers. The bill requires governing bodies (like school districts or local government agencies) to provide elections officials with adequate space for voting operations and storage of election supplies when their buildings are used as polling places or vote centers. The legislation also mandates that district administrators make parking available at no charge to poll workers and voters, and specifically requires the provision of accessible parking spaces and curbside parking assistance if requested by elections officials. The bill builds upon existing provisions that allow public buildings to be used for voting purposes up to 10 days before an election and through election day, and it clarifies the expectations for how these spaces should be made available. The law applies to various types of public buildings, including those owned by local governments, the University of California, California State University, and community college districts, with the goal of facilitating easier and more accessible voting processes. Notably, while the University of California is encouraged to comply with requests, it is not strictly required to do so.

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