Assembly Bill 312 aims to amend the statutes regarding absentee voting by establishing new requirements for the hours during which voters can cast their absentee ballots in person at the office of the municipal clerk or an alternate site. The bill mandates that these locations must be open for at least 20 hours during the absentee voting period, which begins 14 days before an election and ends on the Sunday prior to the election. Additionally, the type E election notice must specify the exact hours during which voters can vote without needing a prior appointment.

The bill modifies existing legal language by removing the previous requirement that did not specify a minimum number of hours for absentee voting in person. It introduces new language that requires municipalities to clearly state the specific office hours in the type E notice, ensuring voters are informed about when they can participate in absentee voting. This change is intended to enhance accessibility and transparency in the absentee voting process.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 6.86(1)(b), 6.86, 10.01(2)(e), 10.01