The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1545 aims to address the financial implications of early voting for municipalities. It mandates that by January 1, 2026, the Secretary of the State must report to the relevant joint standing committees on the costs incurred by municipalities related to election administration for early voting. This report will help inform future funding and policy decisions regarding early voting practices.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes this reporting requirement, while it does not delete any existing legal language. The primary purpose of the bill is to ensure that the financial impact of early voting on municipalities is thoroughly studied and documented, thereby facilitating better resource allocation and support for local election administration.