❌ SB293
Revise deadline to return absent voter ballots
Summary
The bill requires all marked absent voter's ballots to be delivered to the board of elections by the close of the polls on Election Day to be counted. It specifies the identification requirements for voters and outlines the procedures for returning ballots, including the use of secure receptacles monitored by video surveillance. Ballots received after the deadline will not be counted but will be preserved until destruction is permitted.
Rationale
The bill imposes regulations on the voting process, which may be seen as increasing government control over individual voting rights, conflicting with the LP and LPO principles of personal liberty and minimal government intervention. However, it does not directly infringe on core rights, leading to a mixed alignment score.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government oversight of the voting process
- Potential disenfranchisement of voters due to strict deadlines
- Increased penalties for election-related infractions