The General Assembly Raised Bill No. 5529 aims to enhance the transparency of the electoral process by requiring registrars of voters to notify specific committees about the method of checking electors at elections, primaries, and referenda. Specifically, the bill mandates that registrars provide notice to each party committee, political committee focused on referendum questions, and candidate committees at least fourteen days prior to any election, primary, or referendum. This notice must specify whether the poll books used for checking electors will be paper-based or electronic.

Additionally, the bill introduces a penalty for non-compliance, stipulating that registrars who fail to provide the required notice will incur a fine of no less than fifty dollars. The provisions of this act will take effect on January 1, 2027, and it establishes a new section in the law without any deletions from existing statutes. The intent of the bill is to ensure that all relevant parties are informed about the voting process, thereby promoting accountability and facilitating better preparation for upcoming elections.