The proposed General Assembly Substitute Bill No. 1516 seeks to modernize and enhance various voting and election procedures in Connecticut. Key changes include the repeal of the requirement for town clerks to report election results by voting districts, replacing it with a mandate to file a consolidated listing of official returns for all offices, which must be retained for at least ten years. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements for municipalities that have faced voting rights-related court orders or government actions. Additionally, it establishes provisions for curbside voting for individuals with incapacity, updates regulations on election day activities, and clarifies the responsibilities of election officials to ensure orderly voting processes.

Further amendments focus on the nomination and endorsement processes for candidates, including stricter timelines for filing endorsements and the ability to correct errors in endorsement certificates. The bill also modifies the requirements for filing candidacies, ensuring that candidates meet specific criteria and deadlines. It establishes a Translation Advisory Committee to oversee the accuracy of election material translations and revises the absentee ballot process to enhance oversight and integrity. Moreover, the bill aims to protect voter registration information by limiting the disclosure of personal data and allowing voters to request confidentiality for their names and addresses if safety is a concern. Overall, the bill aims to improve the integrity, accessibility, and transparency of the electoral process in Connecticut.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 9-322a, 9-236, 9-388, 9-400, 9-452, 9-453e, 9-453j, 9-250, 9-135b, 9-256, 9-50d, 9-3
GAE Joint Favorable: 9-322a, 9-236, 9-388, 9-400, 9-452, 9-453e, 9-453j, 9-250, 9-135b, 9-256, 9-50d, 9-3
File No. 673: 9-322a, 9-236, 9-388, 9-400, 9-452, 9-453e, 9-453j, 9-250, 9-135b, 9-256, 9-50d, 9-3
JUD Joint Favorable: 9-322a, 9-236, 9-388, 9-400, 9-452, 9-453e, 9-453j, 9-250, 9-135b, 9-256, 9-50d, 9-3
APP Joint Favorable: 9-322a, 9-236, 9-388, 9-400, 9-452, 9-453e, 9-453j, 9-250, 9-135b, 9-256, 9-50d, 9-3