This bill mandates that county clerks send applications for mail-in ballots to registered voters when they turn 18 years old. Specifically, it requires that each county clerk transmit an application for a mail-in ballot to every 17-year-old registered voter in their county on the day of their 18th birthday. Additionally, the bill stipulates that the State will reimburse counties for any extra direct costs incurred from this mailing, with the reimbursement capped at the cost of sending a standard two-ounce piece of first-class mail for each application.

The legislation aims to streamline the voting process for young voters by ensuring they receive the necessary materials to participate in elections as soon as they reach voting age. This initiative is designed to encourage civic engagement among new voters while also providing financial support to counties for the implementation of this requirement.