The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 1111, seeks to amend Title 9 of the general statutes to incorporate the recommendations of the Governor's Working Group on Ranked-Choice Voting. The bill allows municipalities to implement ranked-choice voting in specific municipal elections and permits political parties to utilize ranked-choice voting in their conventions, primaries, and presidential preference primaries. Additionally, it grants the Secretary of the State the authority to defer the implementation of ranked-choice voting procedures if there are concerns regarding ballot design, tabulation technology, or insufficient resources.

This legislation aims to enhance the electoral process by providing more options for voters and ensuring that the voting system is adaptable to the needs of municipalities and political parties. The inclusion of provisions for deferral by the Secretary of the State is intended to address potential logistical challenges that may arise during the implementation of ranked-choice voting.