Senate Bill No. 1534 proposes minor and technical revisions to the absentee voting statute, specifically amending Section 9-150d of the general statutes. The bill allows for the use of a voting tabulator, approved by the Secretary of the State, to count absentee ballots in any municipality during elections, primaries, or referendums, contingent upon the approval of the registrars of voters. The Secretary of the State is tasked with prescribing specifications for the security, testing, setup, operation, and canvassing of the tabulator, as well as for the absentee ballots and the training of election officials, which now explicitly includes training for primary and referendum officials.

The bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, and does not have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. The revisions aim to clarify existing requirements and ensure that all relevant officials are adequately trained in the use of the voting tabulator for absentee ballots.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 9-150d
GAE Joint Favorable: 9-150d
File No. 658: 9-150d