This bill amends the current law regarding early voting for regular municipal elections in May, allowing municipalities to extend the early voting period. Specifically, it permits a municipal governing body to adopt an ordinance that allows the early voting period to start on the 11th calendar day before the regular municipal election, thereby extending the early voting period from the current three days to a potential ten days. The early voting period would still end on the second calendar day before the election, maintaining the existing structure while providing more flexibility for voters.

Additionally, the bill maintains the requirement for early voting to be conducted at designated public locations and ensures that all voting processes adhere to established security and accessibility standards. The county boards of elections are tasked with verifying voter eligibility and ensuring the integrity of the voting process during this extended early voting period. Overall, this legislation aims to enhance voter access and participation in municipal elections by allowing for a longer early voting timeframe.

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Introduced: 19:15A-1