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- Referred to elections
- Referred to elections
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Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to absentee ballots
Purpose or general idea of bill
Authorizes absentee ballots sent by any common carrier to be counted.
Summary of specific provisions
Authorizes the board of elections to count an absentee ballot which is sent by common carrier.
Justification
Under current law absentee ballots which are mailed must be postmarked no later than the day prior to the election and received no later than seven days following the election in order to be counted by the board of elections.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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