Connecticut 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 898 — AN ACT CONCERNING MODIFICATIONS AND REVISIONS TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION LAWS.

Last action — PUBLIC HEARING 0306

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 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.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill modifies several statutes related to election administration, including changes to voting tabulators, the duties of the Secretary of the State, and training requirements for registrars.

  • Section 9-242

    It → Any such voting tabulator

    Clarifies that the voting tabulator must allow only as many votes for an office as legally permitted.

  • Section 9-242

    It → such voting tabulator

    Ensures consistent wording regarding the construction of voting tabulators.

  • Section 9-242

    receive → be attributed

    Changes the terminology from 'receive' to 'be attributed' regarding vote allocation.

  • Section 9-4

    such commissioner → Commissioner of Elections of the State

    Updates the title of the Secretary of the State's election duties.

  • Section 9-192a

    said → the

    Corrects the reference to the Secretary of State for improved clarity.

  • Section 9-320f

    and such → Such

    Streamlines language regarding the selection process for voting audits.

  • Section 9-261c

    in consultation and coordination with The University of Connecticut, electronic devices that could → electronic devices developed to assist official checkers in checking the names of electors pursuant to section 9-234 or any regulation adopted pursuant to this chapter and may consult with experts in the field of election administration technology regarding such review.

    Refines the duty of the Secretary regarding the review of electronic devices for voter checks.

  • Not later than two months prior to any election, primary or referendum at which any new technology approved by the Secretary of the State is to be initially used, the Secretary shall conduct training on the proper use of such new technology and shall provide appropriate materials to accompany such training.

    Introduces a requirement for training on new technology before elections.

  • Section 9-400

    name of any person who submits an application

    Removes incomplete text; the full impact of this change will depend on additional context not provided.

Action History

  1. PUBLIC HEARING 0306

  2. REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections

Sponsors

  • Government Administration and Elections Committee · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 186 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Government Administration and Elections Committee

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (186)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 898?
SB 898 is sponsored by Government Administration and Elections Committee.
What is the current status of SB 898?
This bill died with 2017 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.
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