California 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 1836 — Vote by mail ballots.

Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 creates vote by mail ballots. After marking the ballot, a vote by mail voter is required to return his or her ballot by mail or in person to the elections official from whom it came or in person to a member of a precinct board at a polling place within the jurisdiction. A vote by mail voter who is unable to return his or her ballot may designate his or her spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, or a person residing in the same household to return the ballot to the specified elections official or precinct board member. Existing law requires that the identification envelope for returning a vote by mail ballot contain specified information, including the name and signature of the person authorized by the voter to return the vote by mail ballot. This bill would require the elections official to provide each polling place with a blank roster for recording specified information from persons returning a vote by mail ballot, including the name and residence address of the person authorized by the voter to return the voter's vote by mail ballot. This bill would require that the identification envelope contain the address of the person authorized by the voter to return the vote by mail ballot. This bill would require the person authorized to return the voter's vote by mail ballot to present proof of his or her identity and residency, as specified. If the person is unable to present proof of identification or residency, this bill would require the elections official or precinct board member to contact the voter to verify that the person is authorized to return the voter's vote by mail ballot. This bill would prohibit a voter's vote by mail ballot from being counted unless the person returning the ballot presents proof of his or her identity and residency or the elections official or precinct board member verifies that the person is authorized by the voter to return the ballot. By imposing additional duties on local elections officials, this bill imposes 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.

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Action History

  1. From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).

  2. In committee: Set, second hearing. Failed passage.

  3. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  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 Com. on E. & R.

  7. From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.

  8. Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

  • Jones · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

  • Jones

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (121)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1836 do?
Existing law creates vote by mail ballots. After marking the ballot, a vote by mail voter is required to return his or her ballot by mail or in person to the elections official from whom it came or in person to a member of a precinct board at a polling place within the jurisdiction. A vote by mail voter who is unable to return his or her ballot may designate his or her spouse, child, parent, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, or a person residing in the same household to return the ballot to the specified elections official or precinct board member. Existing law requires that the identification envelope for returning a vote by mail ballot contain specified information, including the name and signature of the person authorized by the voter to return the vote by mail ballot. This bill would require the elections official to provide each polling place with a blank roster for recording specified information from persons returning a vote by mail ballot, including the name and residence address of the person authorized by the voter to return the voter's vote by mail ballot. This bill would require that the identification envelope contain the address of the person authorized by the voter to return the vote by mail ballot. This bill would require the person authorized to return the voter's vote by mail ballot to present proof of his or her identity and residency, as specified. If the person is unable to present proof of identification or residency, this bill would require the elections official or precinct board member to contact the voter to verify that the person is authorized to return the voter's vote by mail ballot. This bill would prohibit a voter's vote by mail ballot from being counted unless the person returning the ballot presents proof of his or her identity and residency or the elections official or precinct board member verifies that the person is authorized by the voter to return the ballot. By imposing additional duties on local elections officials, this bill imposes 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 1836?
AB 1836 is sponsored by Jones.
What is the current status of AB 1836?
This bill died with 2013-2014 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 1836?
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