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Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2025-03-18

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Plain Language Summary

This bill reduces the early voting period for primary elections, runoff elections, and special elections from 17 days to 6 days, while keeping the early voting period for general elections unchanged. The bill also applies the 6-day early voting limit to municipal elections and special elections not held at regular times.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that a shorter early voting period reduces election administration costs and complexity for county election boards.
• •They contend that a 6-day window is still sufficient time for voters to cast ballots in person, as most voters who want to vote early can do so within that timeframe, while streamlining the logistics and staffing requirements for running elections.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents argue that reducing early voting from 17 to 6 days limits voter access and convenience, particularly for working people, those with transportation challenges, and individuals with disabilities who may need more flexible voting options.
• •They contend that fewer early voting days could increase wait times at polling places and may suppress voter participation, especially in primary elections where voter engagement is already lower than in general elections.