Bill Text: CT HB05154 | 2013 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: An Act Concerning The Number Of Polling Places For A Primary.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-01-10 - Referred to Joint Committee on Government Administration and Elections [HB05154 Detail]

Download: Connecticut-2013-HB05154-Introduced.html

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General Assembly		Proposed Bill No. 5154
January Session, 2013		LCO No. 323
Referred to Committee on GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION AND ELECTIONS
Introduced by:
REP. LAVIELLE, 143rd Dist.

AN ACT CONCERNING THE NUMBER OF POLLING PLACES FOR A PRIMARY.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

That title 9 of the general statutes be amended to permit registrars to reduce the number of polling places for a primary, provided there is an opportunity for citizen input and that adequate notice is provided to candidates and electors.

Statement of Purpose:

To reduce the financial impact of elections on municipalities while protecting the right to vote.