General Assembly Bill No. 1553 proposes two key amendments to current law regarding early voting and municipal revenue sharing. The bill modifies the early voting period for special elections and presidential preference primaries by excluding April 20, 2025, from the early voting timeframe. It establishes that the early voting period will now begin five days before the election and end two days prior, excluding the specified date and any legal holidays. This change aims to clarify the early voting schedule and streamline the voting process for eligible voters.

Additionally, the bill addresses municipal revenue sharing by suspending the spending cap associated with the municipal revenue sharing account and introducing new definitions related to municipal spending. It mandates that municipalities disburse property tax grants to districts within fifteen days of receipt and outlines grant calculations based on mill rates, with specific provisions for municipalities exceeding certain thresholds. The bill also clarifies conditions for grant reductions if budget caps are exceeded, while removing previous definitions of municipal spending and replacing them with clearer language. The act is set to take effect upon passage, with amendments to existing law included.

Statutes affected:
New Bill: 4-66l