This bill amends current election law in New Jersey to enhance the reporting requirements for provisional ballots during primary and general elections. It mandates that on the day of the election, county clerks, in consultation with the county board of elections, must publicly display an unofficial report detailing the total number of provisional ballots cast in each election district, along with the results of those ballots. This reporting will begin on the day of the election and will continue daily until all eligible provisional ballots have been counted and the election is certified. Additionally, a final report must be provided no later than 30 days after the election is certified, summarizing the total number of provisional ballots counted and their results by election district.

The bill also introduces specific language changes to current law, including the requirement for reports to be generated using electronic poll book software and the inclusion of a date and time stamp for each report. The updates aim to ensure transparency and accessibility of provisional ballot data, allowing voters and election officials to track the status of provisional ballots more effectively. Overall, the bill seeks to improve the integrity and clarity of the election process in New Jersey by providing timely and detailed information regarding provisional ballots.

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Introduced: 19:52-3.1