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 primary and referendum officials.

The bill's effective date is set for October 1, 2025, and it does not impose any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities. The revisions aim to clarify the training requirements for officials involved in the absentee voting process, ensuring that all relevant personnel are adequately prepared to utilize the voting tabulator. Overall, the bill is intended to enhance the efficiency and security of absentee voting without incurring additional costs.

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