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 appropriations and budget considerations regarding early voting practices.

The bill introduces new legal language that establishes a requirement for this report, while no existing legal language is deleted. The purpose of the bill is to ensure that the financial impact of early voting on municipalities is thoroughly studied and understood, facilitating better decision-making in the context of state funding and election administration.