CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1403Introduced by Assembly Member ObernolteFebruary 17, 2017 An act to add Section 3106.5 to the Elections Code, relating to military and overseas voters. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1403, as introduced, Obernolte. Military and overseas voters: Internet voting.Existing law sets forth the procedures for military or overseas voters, as defined, to register to vote, to apply for voting ballots, and to vote. Existing law requires unvoted voting materials to be electronically transmitted to a military or overseas voter and authorizes a voter to return his or her vote by mail ballot by facsimile transmission.This bill would authorize a military or overseas voter to cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet. The bill would require the Secretary of State to develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the electronic return of ballots on or before January 1, 2019.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 3106.5 is added to the Elections Code, to read:3106.5. (a) A military or overseas voter, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 300, may cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet.(b) On or before January 1, 2019, the Secretary of State shall develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the return of ballots pursuant to this section. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1403Introduced by Assembly Member ObernolteFebruary 17, 2017 An act to add Section 3106.5 to the Elections Code, relating to military and overseas voters. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1403, as introduced, Obernolte. Military and overseas voters: Internet voting.Existing law sets forth the procedures for military or overseas voters, as defined, to register to vote, to apply for voting ballots, and to vote. Existing law requires unvoted voting materials to be electronically transmitted to a military or overseas voter and authorizes a voter to return his or her vote by mail ballot by facsimile transmission.This bill would authorize a military or overseas voter to cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet. The bill would require the Secretary of State to develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the electronic return of ballots on or before January 1, 2019.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: YES
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 1403
Introduced by Assembly Member ObernolteFebruary 17, 2017
Introduced by Assembly Member Obernolte
February 17, 2017
An act to add Section 3106.5 to the Elections Code, relating to military and overseas voters.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1403, as introduced, Obernolte. Military and overseas voters: Internet voting.
Existing law sets forth the procedures for military or overseas voters, as defined, to register to vote, to apply for voting ballots, and to vote. Existing law requires unvoted voting materials to be electronically transmitted to a military or overseas voter and authorizes a voter to return his or her vote by mail ballot by facsimile transmission.This bill would authorize a military or overseas voter to cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet. The bill would require the Secretary of State to develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the electronic return of ballots on or before January 1, 2019.The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Existing law sets forth the procedures for military or overseas voters, as defined, to register to vote, to apply for voting ballots, and to vote. Existing law requires unvoted voting materials to be electronically transmitted to a military or overseas voter and authorizes a voter to return his or her vote by mail ballot by facsimile transmission.
This bill would authorize a military or overseas voter to cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet. The bill would require the Secretary of State to develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the electronic return of ballots on or before January 1, 2019.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 3106.5 is added to the Elections Code, to read:3106.5. (a) A military or overseas voter, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 300, may cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet.(b) On or before January 1, 2019, the Secretary of State shall develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the return of ballots pursuant to this section. SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 3106.5 is added to the Elections Code, to read:3106.5. (a) A military or overseas voter, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 300, may cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet.(b) On or before January 1, 2019, the Secretary of State shall develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the return of ballots pursuant to this section.
SECTION 1. Section 3106.5 is added to the Elections Code, to read:
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3106.5. (a) A military or overseas voter, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 300, may cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet.(b) On or before January 1, 2019, the Secretary of State shall develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the return of ballots pursuant to this section.
3106.5. (a) A military or overseas voter, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 300, may cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet.(b) On or before January 1, 2019, the Secretary of State shall develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the return of ballots pursuant to this section.
3106.5. (a) A military or overseas voter, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 300, may cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet.(b) On or before January 1, 2019, the Secretary of State shall develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the return of ballots pursuant to this section.
3106.5. (a) A military or overseas voter, as described in subdivision (b) of Section 300, may cast his or her vote on the Internet by electronically marking his or her ballot and securely transmitting the voted ballot using the Internet.
(b) On or before January 1, 2019, the Secretary of State shall develop standardized procedures and guidelines for the return of ballots pursuant to this section.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
SEC. 2. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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