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- Referred to elections
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Provides that a postpaid business reply return envelope be provided with each absentee ballot which is mailed to an applicant for an absentee vote
In Assembly Committee · Election Law · Sponsor Brian Kavanagh
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Title of bill
An act to amend the election law, in relation to providing that a postpaid business reply envelope for the return to the board of elections of a voted absentee ballot be provided with each absentee ballot which is mailed to an applicant for such ballot
Purpose/summary of provisions
This bill provides that a postpaid business reply return envelope be provided with each absentee ballot which is mailed to an applicant for an absentee ballot.
Justification
This bill would disallow any discrepancies in counting of total valid absentee ballots, and consequently the accuracy of election results.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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