AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- LOCAL CANVASSING AUTHORITIES

Summary

The bill rewrites how city and town canvassing authorities are formed, requiring a three‑member bipartisan board selected from party voter lists provided by local party chairs. It also creates six‑year staggered terms, defines board duties, quorum rules, and makes the chief local election official responsible for voter‑registration and state voter‑database access. The changes are intended to improve transparency and consistency in local election administration.

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