Bill > AB1249

This bill enhances early voting procedures in California by expanding opportunities for voters to cast ballots before election day. Beginning 29 days before an election, voters using vote-by-mail ballots may vote in person at the county elections official's office or at satellite locations. For statewide elections in counties not conducting all-mailed ballot elections, counties must provide at least one early voting location on the Saturday before the election, open for at least 6 hours. These early voting locations must offer several services, including ballot return, voter registration, provisional ballot voting, and replacement ballot issuance. The bill also removes previous requirements for vote-by-mail ballot identification envelopes at satellite locations and streamlines notification procedures, with elections officials now required to provide notice of satellite locations two weeks before voting can occur. Additionally, the bill updates various sections of the Elections Code to reflect these changes and includes provisions for accessible voting equipment for voters with disabilities. By creating new requirements for local elections officials, the bill establishes a state-mandated local program, with potential reimbursement for costs if the Commission on State Mandates determines such costs exist.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

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