This bill amends current election law in New Jersey to enhance the reporting of provisional ballot data during primary and general elections. It mandates that on the day of each 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 election day and continue daily until all eligible provisional ballots have been counted and the election is certified. Additionally, the bill requires a final report of the provisional ballots cast and their results to be made available no later than 30 days after the election is certified.

The bill also introduces specific requirements for the format and frequency of these reports. Each report must include a date and time stamp and be accessible on the county clerk's Internet site. The reports will detail the number of provisional ballots received and counted, ensuring transparency and accountability in the election process. The Secretary of State is tasked with developing uniform guidelines and a standardized reporting template for all counties to follow, further streamlining the reporting process.

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Introduced: 19:52-3.1