California 2009-2010 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1424 — Elections: vote by mail.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Existing law requires that the identification envelope for returning vote by mail ballots contain specified information and that the elections official verify that the signature on the envelope compares with the signature on the voter's affidavit of registration. Under existing law, the envelope is not opened and the ballot is not counted if the elections official determines the signatures do not compare. This bill would additionally require that the identification envelope include the last 4 digits of the voter's California driver's license or identification card number or, if unavailable, the last 4 digits of the voter's social security number and a security flap to conceal this information and the voter's signature during mailing. The bill would require the elections official to verify the accuracy of that information before counting the vote and that the voter be notified that the identification envelope will be opened only if this information is verified by the elections official. Because the bill would increase duties of local elections officials, it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. In committee: Set first hearing. Failed passage. Reconsideration granted.

  4. Re-referred to Com. on E. & R.

  5. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on E. & R. Read second time and amended.

  6. Referred to Coms. on E. & R. and TRANS.

  7. Read first time.

  8. From printer. May be heard in committee March 30.

  9. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Runner · Cosponsor
  • Knight · Primary

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Knight

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Runner

Not signed on (120)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1424 do?
Existing law requires that the identification envelope for returning vote by mail ballots contain specified information and that the elections official verify that the signature on the envelope compares with the signature on the voter's affidavit of registration. Under existing law, the envelope is not opened and the ballot is not counted if the elections official determines the signatures do not compare. This bill would additionally require that the identification envelope include the last 4 digits of the voter's California driver's license or identification card number or, if unavailable, the last 4 digits of the voter's social security number and a security flap to conceal this information and the voter's signature during mailing. The bill would require the elections official to verify the accuracy of that information before counting the vote and that the voter be notified that the identification envelope will be opened only if this information is verified by the elections official. Because the bill would increase duties of local elections officials, it would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to these statutory provisions.
Who sponsors AB 1424?
AB 1424 is sponsored by Runner and Knight.
What is the current status of AB 1424?
This bill died with 2009-2010 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 1424?
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