Bill > SB831

This bill clarifies that certifying election results is a mandatory, non-discretionary duty for local electoral boards, and any member who neglects or refuses to perform this duty can face removal proceedings by the State Board of Elections and a civil penalty of up to $1,000, with the funds going to a voter education and outreach fund. It also empowers the State Board of Elections to step in and perform certification duties if a local board fails to do so, and it prohibits anyone who is not an election officer from challenging a voter's qualifications. Additionally, the bill introduces a permanent absentee voter list for general elections, where voters registered after July 1, 2027, will automatically be enrolled to receive absentee ballots for all general elections unless they opt out or their registration status changes, with specific provisions for updating mailing addresses.