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 provide insights into the financial impact of implementing early voting at the local level. The bill introduces new legal language that establishes a requirement for this report, specifically noted as Section 1 from passage New section. Additionally, it clarifies the procedural context by including Proposed deletions are enclosed in brackets. Proposed additions are indicated by underline, except that when the entire text of a bill or resolution or a section of a bill or resolution is new, it is not underlined.. The overall purpose of the bill is to ensure that the costs associated with early voting are thoroughly studied and reported, facilitating informed decision-making regarding future funding and support for municipalities.