The proposed legislation, General Assembly Raised Bill No. 7129, seeks to amend Section 9-239 of the general statutes to facilitate the transfer of voting tabulators and accessories from the Secretary of the State to municipal officials. The bill introduces new provisions that allow the Secretary of the State to directly purchase voting tabulators and accessories from manufacturers and subsequently transfer ownership of these items to municipal officials responsible for their provision. This change aims to streamline the process of acquiring and distributing voting equipment at the municipal level.

In the revised statute, the fiscal authority in each municipality is still required to authorize payment for the acquisition of voting tabulators, but the new language clarifies that the Secretary of the State has the authority to bypass this requirement for the direct purchase and transfer of voting equipment. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that municipal officials have the necessary tools to conduct elections effectively, thereby enhancing the overall electoral process.