Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 12, 2023 Amended IN Assembly February 14, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 292Introduced by Assembly Member PellerinJanuary 25, 2023 An act to amend Section 13502 of, and to add Section 6000.3 to, of, and to add Section 13502.5 to, the Elections Code, relating to elections. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 292, as amended, Pellerin. Primary elections: ballots.(1) Existing law prohibits a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference from voting in a particular partys primary election, including a presidential primary election, unless the party has authorized such a voter to vote in that partys primary election. This bill would require, for any nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in a presidential primary election, that a space be provided on or enclosed with the ballot for the voter to write in the name of a candidate who has been nominated by a party that authorizes such voters to vote in its primary election. The bill would require the voter to complete, sign, and return a separate document with the ballot indicating the political party of the candidate the voter has written in. that the ballot provide specified information regarding how a voter may request and vote a partisan ballot.(2) Existing law requires a county elections official, prior to each partisan primary election, to mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application by which the voter can request a vote by mail ballot of a party that has authorized such voters to vote in its primary election. Existing law specifies other means by which a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference can request the ballot of a political party that has authorized such a voter to vote in its primary election.This bill would require the above-described application to contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in that partys primary election, along with a box next to each partys name for the voter to mark to request a vote by mail ballot for that party. The bill would authorize such a voter to request a partys ballot by text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The bill would also require a voter requesting another partys ballot to provide specified personal identifying information. By imposing new duties on local elections officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.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 6000.3 is added to the Elections Code, to read:6000.3.(a)This section applies to any nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election.(b)Notwithstanding any other law, a space shall be provided on or enclosed with the ballot described in subdivision (a) for the voter to write in the name of a candidate for President of the United States who is nominated by a party that authorizes voters who decline to disclose a political party preference to vote in the partys primary election. If the voter writes in the name of a candidate who is nominated by a party that does not authorize voters who decline to disclose a political preference to vote in the partys primary election, the vote for that candidate shall not be counted.(c)(1)The ballot described in subdivision (a) shall be accompanied by a separate document that does all of the following:(A)Contains a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot.(B)Instructs the voter that the list of candidates for whom the voter is eligible to vote can be viewed in the voter information guide.(C)Requires the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, home address, and date of birth.(D)Requires the voter to sign the document.(2)A voter who writes in the name of a presidential candidate pursuant to subdivision (b) shall mark the box indicating the party of the candidate for whom they voted, and complete, sign, and return the document with the voters ballot.SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 13502 of the Elections Code is amended to read:13502. (a) With each nonpartisan vote by mail ballot that is sent to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference, the county elections official shall include a notice informing the voter that the voter may request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.(b) Prior to each partisan primary election, county elections officials shall mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application regarding voting in the primary election.(1) The notice shall inform the voter that the voter may request a vote by mail ballot for a particular political party for the primary election, if that political party adopted a party rule, duly noticed to the Secretary of State, authorizing these voters to vote in their primary election. The notice shall also contain a toll-free telephone number, established by the Secretary of State, that the voter may call to access information regarding which political parties have adopted such a rule. (2) The application shall contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot. The application shall also require the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, names, home address, and date of birth, and shall require the voter to sign the application. The notice or application shall instruct the voter that they may request a vote by mail ballot for the party they select by submitting the completed application to the appropriate county elections official in person, by mail, email, or facsimile transmission, or by other electronic means made available by the county elections official.(c) In addition to the method specified in subdivision (b) and any other method permitted by law, a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference may request the ballot of a political party that has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election as described in this subdivision. A voter requesting a ballot pursuant to this subdivision shall provide identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their date of birth, home address, and first and last name. names. If requesting a ballot pursuant to paragraph (3), the voter must also provide their signature. The voter may request a ballot as follows:(1) By telephone subject to the following conditions:(A) A person shall not request a partys ballot pursuant to this section using the name of, or on behalf of, another person.(B) Prior to being asked for personal identifying information, a voter requesting a partys ballot pursuant to this section shall be advised as follows: Only the registered voter themself may request a ballot from a political party. A request for a partys ballot that is made by any person other than the voter is a criminal offense.(C) The voters signature shall not be required.(2) On an application over the internet if available. The voters signature shall not be required.(3) By a written statement application submitted in person, or by mail, email, or facsimile transmission.(4) By text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The voters signature shall not be required.(d) A voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference and who has received a nonpartisan vote by mail ballot may return their unvoted ballot to the county elections official and request and receive a vote by mail ballot, or appear to vote in person and receive a ballot, for a political party if the political party has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election.(e) The Secretary of State shall prepare and distribute to county elections officials a uniform application format for a voter to request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.SEC. 2. Section 13502.5 is added to the Elections Code, to read:13502.5. This section applies to a nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election. A notice shall be printed on the ballot, in substantially the following form, that advises the voter of all of the following information:(a) You are registered as a No Party Preference voter and therefore ineligible to vote for a presidential candidate unless you request and vote a partisan ballot.(b) The following parties allow a No Party Preference voter to vote in their presidential primaries: [list of parties]. You may request a ballot to vote in one of these primaries from your county elections official.(c) You may request a partisan ballot in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(d) If you wish to vote in the presidential primary of a party not listed above, you must update your voter registration and request the ballot of that party. (e) If you are unable to request and receive a partisan ballot in time to return it for an upcoming election, you may request a remote accessible vote by mail ballot from your county elections official in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(f) [Description of the countys procedures for accepting and processing a remote accessible vote by mail ballot].SEC. 3.SEC. 3. 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.
Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 12, 2023 Amended IN Assembly February 14, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 292Introduced by Assembly Member PellerinJanuary 25, 2023 An act to amend Section 13502 of, and to add Section 6000.3 to, of, and to add Section 13502.5 to, the Elections Code, relating to elections. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 292, as amended, Pellerin. Primary elections: ballots.(1) Existing law prohibits a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference from voting in a particular partys primary election, including a presidential primary election, unless the party has authorized such a voter to vote in that partys primary election. This bill would require, for any nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in a presidential primary election, that a space be provided on or enclosed with the ballot for the voter to write in the name of a candidate who has been nominated by a party that authorizes such voters to vote in its primary election. The bill would require the voter to complete, sign, and return a separate document with the ballot indicating the political party of the candidate the voter has written in. that the ballot provide specified information regarding how a voter may request and vote a partisan ballot.(2) Existing law requires a county elections official, prior to each partisan primary election, to mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application by which the voter can request a vote by mail ballot of a party that has authorized such voters to vote in its primary election. Existing law specifies other means by which a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference can request the ballot of a political party that has authorized such a voter to vote in its primary election.This bill would require the above-described application to contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in that partys primary election, along with a box next to each partys name for the voter to mark to request a vote by mail ballot for that party. The bill would authorize such a voter to request a partys ballot by text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The bill would also require a voter requesting another partys ballot to provide specified personal identifying information. By imposing new duties on local elections officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.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
Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 12, 2023 Amended IN Assembly February 14, 2023
Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023
Amended IN Assembly April 12, 2023
Amended IN Assembly February 14, 2023
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill
No. 292
Introduced by Assembly Member PellerinJanuary 25, 2023
Introduced by Assembly Member Pellerin
January 25, 2023
An act to amend Section 13502 of, and to add Section 6000.3 to, of, and to add Section 13502.5 to, the Elections Code, relating to elections.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
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AB 292, as amended, Pellerin. Primary elections: ballots.
(1) Existing law prohibits a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference from voting in a particular partys primary election, including a presidential primary election, unless the party has authorized such a voter to vote in that partys primary election. This bill would require, for any nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in a presidential primary election, that a space be provided on or enclosed with the ballot for the voter to write in the name of a candidate who has been nominated by a party that authorizes such voters to vote in its primary election. The bill would require the voter to complete, sign, and return a separate document with the ballot indicating the political party of the candidate the voter has written in. that the ballot provide specified information regarding how a voter may request and vote a partisan ballot.(2) Existing law requires a county elections official, prior to each partisan primary election, to mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application by which the voter can request a vote by mail ballot of a party that has authorized such voters to vote in its primary election. Existing law specifies other means by which a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference can request the ballot of a political party that has authorized such a voter to vote in its primary election.This bill would require the above-described application to contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in that partys primary election, along with a box next to each partys name for the voter to mark to request a vote by mail ballot for that party. The bill would authorize such a voter to request a partys ballot by text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The bill would also require a voter requesting another partys ballot to provide specified personal identifying information. By imposing new duties on local elections officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.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.
(1) Existing law prohibits a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference from voting in a particular partys primary election, including a presidential primary election, unless the party has authorized such a voter to vote in that partys primary election.
This bill would require, for any nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in a presidential primary election, that a space be provided on or enclosed with the ballot for the voter to write in the name of a candidate who has been nominated by a party that authorizes such voters to vote in its primary election. The bill would require the voter to complete, sign, and return a separate document with the ballot indicating the political party of the candidate the voter has written in. that the ballot provide specified information regarding how a voter may request and vote a partisan ballot.
(2) Existing law requires a county elections official, prior to each partisan primary election, to mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application by which the voter can request a vote by mail ballot of a party that has authorized such voters to vote in its primary election. Existing law specifies other means by which a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference can request the ballot of a political party that has authorized such a voter to vote in its primary election.
This bill would require the above-described application to contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in that partys primary election, along with a box next to each partys name for the voter to mark to request a vote by mail ballot for that party. The bill would authorize such a voter to request a partys ballot by text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The bill would also require a voter requesting another partys ballot to provide specified personal identifying information.
By imposing new duties on local elections officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
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.
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## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1.Section 6000.3 is added to the Elections Code, to read:6000.3.(a)This section applies to any nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election.(b)Notwithstanding any other law, a space shall be provided on or enclosed with the ballot described in subdivision (a) for the voter to write in the name of a candidate for President of the United States who is nominated by a party that authorizes voters who decline to disclose a political party preference to vote in the partys primary election. If the voter writes in the name of a candidate who is nominated by a party that does not authorize voters who decline to disclose a political preference to vote in the partys primary election, the vote for that candidate shall not be counted.(c)(1)The ballot described in subdivision (a) shall be accompanied by a separate document that does all of the following:(A)Contains a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot.(B)Instructs the voter that the list of candidates for whom the voter is eligible to vote can be viewed in the voter information guide.(C)Requires the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, home address, and date of birth.(D)Requires the voter to sign the document.(2)A voter who writes in the name of a presidential candidate pursuant to subdivision (b) shall mark the box indicating the party of the candidate for whom they voted, and complete, sign, and return the document with the voters ballot.SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 13502 of the Elections Code is amended to read:13502. (a) With each nonpartisan vote by mail ballot that is sent to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference, the county elections official shall include a notice informing the voter that the voter may request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.(b) Prior to each partisan primary election, county elections officials shall mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application regarding voting in the primary election.(1) The notice shall inform the voter that the voter may request a vote by mail ballot for a particular political party for the primary election, if that political party adopted a party rule, duly noticed to the Secretary of State, authorizing these voters to vote in their primary election. The notice shall also contain a toll-free telephone number, established by the Secretary of State, that the voter may call to access information regarding which political parties have adopted such a rule. (2) The application shall contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot. The application shall also require the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, names, home address, and date of birth, and shall require the voter to sign the application. The notice or application shall instruct the voter that they may request a vote by mail ballot for the party they select by submitting the completed application to the appropriate county elections official in person, by mail, email, or facsimile transmission, or by other electronic means made available by the county elections official.(c) In addition to the method specified in subdivision (b) and any other method permitted by law, a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference may request the ballot of a political party that has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election as described in this subdivision. A voter requesting a ballot pursuant to this subdivision shall provide identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their date of birth, home address, and first and last name. names. If requesting a ballot pursuant to paragraph (3), the voter must also provide their signature. The voter may request a ballot as follows:(1) By telephone subject to the following conditions:(A) A person shall not request a partys ballot pursuant to this section using the name of, or on behalf of, another person.(B) Prior to being asked for personal identifying information, a voter requesting a partys ballot pursuant to this section shall be advised as follows: Only the registered voter themself may request a ballot from a political party. A request for a partys ballot that is made by any person other than the voter is a criminal offense.(C) The voters signature shall not be required.(2) On an application over the internet if available. The voters signature shall not be required.(3) By a written statement application submitted in person, or by mail, email, or facsimile transmission.(4) By text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The voters signature shall not be required.(d) A voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference and who has received a nonpartisan vote by mail ballot may return their unvoted ballot to the county elections official and request and receive a vote by mail ballot, or appear to vote in person and receive a ballot, for a political party if the political party has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election.(e) The Secretary of State shall prepare and distribute to county elections officials a uniform application format for a voter to request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.SEC. 2. Section 13502.5 is added to the Elections Code, to read:13502.5. This section applies to a nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election. A notice shall be printed on the ballot, in substantially the following form, that advises the voter of all of the following information:(a) You are registered as a No Party Preference voter and therefore ineligible to vote for a presidential candidate unless you request and vote a partisan ballot.(b) The following parties allow a No Party Preference voter to vote in their presidential primaries: [list of parties]. You may request a ballot to vote in one of these primaries from your county elections official.(c) You may request a partisan ballot in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(d) If you wish to vote in the presidential primary of a party not listed above, you must update your voter registration and request the ballot of that party. (e) If you are unable to request and receive a partisan ballot in time to return it for an upcoming election, you may request a remote accessible vote by mail ballot from your county elections official in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(f) [Description of the countys procedures for accepting and processing a remote accessible vote by mail ballot].SEC. 3.SEC. 3. 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:
(a)This section applies to any nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election.
(b)Notwithstanding any other law, a space shall be provided on or enclosed with the ballot described in subdivision (a) for the voter to write in the name of a candidate for President of the United States who is nominated by a party that authorizes voters who decline to disclose a political party preference to vote in the partys primary election. If the voter writes in the name of a candidate who is nominated by a party that does not authorize voters who decline to disclose a political preference to vote in the partys primary election, the vote for that candidate shall not be counted.
(c)(1)The ballot described in subdivision (a) shall be accompanied by a separate document that does all of the following:
(A)Contains a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot.
(B)Instructs the voter that the list of candidates for whom the voter is eligible to vote can be viewed in the voter information guide.
(C)Requires the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, home address, and date of birth.
(D)Requires the voter to sign the document.
(2)A voter who writes in the name of a presidential candidate pursuant to subdivision (b) shall mark the box indicating the party of the candidate for whom they voted, and complete, sign, and return the document with the voters ballot.
SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 13502 of the Elections Code is amended to read:13502. (a) With each nonpartisan vote by mail ballot that is sent to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference, the county elections official shall include a notice informing the voter that the voter may request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.(b) Prior to each partisan primary election, county elections officials shall mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application regarding voting in the primary election.(1) The notice shall inform the voter that the voter may request a vote by mail ballot for a particular political party for the primary election, if that political party adopted a party rule, duly noticed to the Secretary of State, authorizing these voters to vote in their primary election. The notice shall also contain a toll-free telephone number, established by the Secretary of State, that the voter may call to access information regarding which political parties have adopted such a rule. (2) The application shall contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot. The application shall also require the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, names, home address, and date of birth, and shall require the voter to sign the application. The notice or application shall instruct the voter that they may request a vote by mail ballot for the party they select by submitting the completed application to the appropriate county elections official in person, by mail, email, or facsimile transmission, or by other electronic means made available by the county elections official.(c) In addition to the method specified in subdivision (b) and any other method permitted by law, a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference may request the ballot of a political party that has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election as described in this subdivision. A voter requesting a ballot pursuant to this subdivision shall provide identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their date of birth, home address, and first and last name. names. If requesting a ballot pursuant to paragraph (3), the voter must also provide their signature. The voter may request a ballot as follows:(1) By telephone subject to the following conditions:(A) A person shall not request a partys ballot pursuant to this section using the name of, or on behalf of, another person.(B) Prior to being asked for personal identifying information, a voter requesting a partys ballot pursuant to this section shall be advised as follows: Only the registered voter themself may request a ballot from a political party. A request for a partys ballot that is made by any person other than the voter is a criminal offense.(C) The voters signature shall not be required.(2) On an application over the internet if available. The voters signature shall not be required.(3) By a written statement application submitted in person, or by mail, email, or facsimile transmission.(4) By text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The voters signature shall not be required.(d) A voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference and who has received a nonpartisan vote by mail ballot may return their unvoted ballot to the county elections official and request and receive a vote by mail ballot, or appear to vote in person and receive a ballot, for a political party if the political party has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election.(e) The Secretary of State shall prepare and distribute to county elections officials a uniform application format for a voter to request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.
SEC. 2.SECTION 1. Section 13502 of the Elections Code is amended to read:
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13502. (a) With each nonpartisan vote by mail ballot that is sent to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference, the county elections official shall include a notice informing the voter that the voter may request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.(b) Prior to each partisan primary election, county elections officials shall mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application regarding voting in the primary election.(1) The notice shall inform the voter that the voter may request a vote by mail ballot for a particular political party for the primary election, if that political party adopted a party rule, duly noticed to the Secretary of State, authorizing these voters to vote in their primary election. The notice shall also contain a toll-free telephone number, established by the Secretary of State, that the voter may call to access information regarding which political parties have adopted such a rule. (2) The application shall contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot. The application shall also require the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, names, home address, and date of birth, and shall require the voter to sign the application. The notice or application shall instruct the voter that they may request a vote by mail ballot for the party they select by submitting the completed application to the appropriate county elections official in person, by mail, email, or facsimile transmission, or by other electronic means made available by the county elections official.(c) In addition to the method specified in subdivision (b) and any other method permitted by law, a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference may request the ballot of a political party that has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election as described in this subdivision. A voter requesting a ballot pursuant to this subdivision shall provide identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their date of birth, home address, and first and last name. names. If requesting a ballot pursuant to paragraph (3), the voter must also provide their signature. The voter may request a ballot as follows:(1) By telephone subject to the following conditions:(A) A person shall not request a partys ballot pursuant to this section using the name of, or on behalf of, another person.(B) Prior to being asked for personal identifying information, a voter requesting a partys ballot pursuant to this section shall be advised as follows: Only the registered voter themself may request a ballot from a political party. A request for a partys ballot that is made by any person other than the voter is a criminal offense.(C) The voters signature shall not be required.(2) On an application over the internet if available. The voters signature shall not be required.(3) By a written statement application submitted in person, or by mail, email, or facsimile transmission.(4) By text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The voters signature shall not be required.(d) A voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference and who has received a nonpartisan vote by mail ballot may return their unvoted ballot to the county elections official and request and receive a vote by mail ballot, or appear to vote in person and receive a ballot, for a political party if the political party has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election.(e) The Secretary of State shall prepare and distribute to county elections officials a uniform application format for a voter to request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.
13502. (a) With each nonpartisan vote by mail ballot that is sent to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference, the county elections official shall include a notice informing the voter that the voter may request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.(b) Prior to each partisan primary election, county elections officials shall mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application regarding voting in the primary election.(1) The notice shall inform the voter that the voter may request a vote by mail ballot for a particular political party for the primary election, if that political party adopted a party rule, duly noticed to the Secretary of State, authorizing these voters to vote in their primary election. The notice shall also contain a toll-free telephone number, established by the Secretary of State, that the voter may call to access information regarding which political parties have adopted such a rule. (2) The application shall contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot. The application shall also require the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, names, home address, and date of birth, and shall require the voter to sign the application. The notice or application shall instruct the voter that they may request a vote by mail ballot for the party they select by submitting the completed application to the appropriate county elections official in person, by mail, email, or facsimile transmission, or by other electronic means made available by the county elections official.(c) In addition to the method specified in subdivision (b) and any other method permitted by law, a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference may request the ballot of a political party that has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election as described in this subdivision. A voter requesting a ballot pursuant to this subdivision shall provide identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their date of birth, home address, and first and last name. names. If requesting a ballot pursuant to paragraph (3), the voter must also provide their signature. The voter may request a ballot as follows:(1) By telephone subject to the following conditions:(A) A person shall not request a partys ballot pursuant to this section using the name of, or on behalf of, another person.(B) Prior to being asked for personal identifying information, a voter requesting a partys ballot pursuant to this section shall be advised as follows: Only the registered voter themself may request a ballot from a political party. A request for a partys ballot that is made by any person other than the voter is a criminal offense.(C) The voters signature shall not be required.(2) On an application over the internet if available. The voters signature shall not be required.(3) By a written statement application submitted in person, or by mail, email, or facsimile transmission.(4) By text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The voters signature shall not be required.(d) A voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference and who has received a nonpartisan vote by mail ballot may return their unvoted ballot to the county elections official and request and receive a vote by mail ballot, or appear to vote in person and receive a ballot, for a political party if the political party has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election.(e) The Secretary of State shall prepare and distribute to county elections officials a uniform application format for a voter to request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.
13502. (a) With each nonpartisan vote by mail ballot that is sent to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference, the county elections official shall include a notice informing the voter that the voter may request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.(b) Prior to each partisan primary election, county elections officials shall mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application regarding voting in the primary election.(1) The notice shall inform the voter that the voter may request a vote by mail ballot for a particular political party for the primary election, if that political party adopted a party rule, duly noticed to the Secretary of State, authorizing these voters to vote in their primary election. The notice shall also contain a toll-free telephone number, established by the Secretary of State, that the voter may call to access information regarding which political parties have adopted such a rule. (2) The application shall contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot. The application shall also require the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, names, home address, and date of birth, and shall require the voter to sign the application. The notice or application shall instruct the voter that they may request a vote by mail ballot for the party they select by submitting the completed application to the appropriate county elections official in person, by mail, email, or facsimile transmission, or by other electronic means made available by the county elections official.(c) In addition to the method specified in subdivision (b) and any other method permitted by law, a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference may request the ballot of a political party that has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election as described in this subdivision. A voter requesting a ballot pursuant to this subdivision shall provide identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their date of birth, home address, and first and last name. names. If requesting a ballot pursuant to paragraph (3), the voter must also provide their signature. The voter may request a ballot as follows:(1) By telephone subject to the following conditions:(A) A person shall not request a partys ballot pursuant to this section using the name of, or on behalf of, another person.(B) Prior to being asked for personal identifying information, a voter requesting a partys ballot pursuant to this section shall be advised as follows: Only the registered voter themself may request a ballot from a political party. A request for a partys ballot that is made by any person other than the voter is a criminal offense.(C) The voters signature shall not be required.(2) On an application over the internet if available. The voters signature shall not be required.(3) By a written statement application submitted in person, or by mail, email, or facsimile transmission.(4) By text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The voters signature shall not be required.(d) A voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference and who has received a nonpartisan vote by mail ballot may return their unvoted ballot to the county elections official and request and receive a vote by mail ballot, or appear to vote in person and receive a ballot, for a political party if the political party has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election.(e) The Secretary of State shall prepare and distribute to county elections officials a uniform application format for a voter to request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.
13502. (a) With each nonpartisan vote by mail ballot that is sent to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference, the county elections official shall include a notice informing the voter that the voter may request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.
(b) Prior to each partisan primary election, county elections officials shall mail to every voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference a notice and application regarding voting in the primary election.
(1) The notice shall inform the voter that the voter may request a vote by mail ballot for a particular political party for the primary election, if that political party adopted a party rule, duly noticed to the Secretary of State, authorizing these voters to vote in their primary election. The notice shall also contain a toll-free telephone number, established by the Secretary of State, that the voter may call to access information regarding which political parties have adopted such a rule.
(2) The application shall contain a list of political parties that have authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote that partys ballot, and next to each partys name, a box to mark indicating that the voter wishes to vote that partys ballot. The application shall also require the voter to provide personal identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their first and last name, names, home address, and date of birth, and shall require the voter to sign the application. The notice or application shall instruct the voter that they may request a vote by mail ballot for the party they select by submitting the completed application to the appropriate county elections official in person, by mail, email, or facsimile transmission, or by other electronic means made available by the county elections official.
(c) In addition to the method specified in subdivision (b) and any other method permitted by law, a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference may request the ballot of a political party that has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election as described in this subdivision. A voter requesting a ballot pursuant to this subdivision shall provide identifying information that matches the information contained on the voters affidavit of registration, including their date of birth, home address, and first and last name. names. If requesting a ballot pursuant to paragraph (3), the voter must also provide their signature. The voter may request a ballot as follows:
(1) By telephone subject to the following conditions:
(A) A person shall not request a partys ballot pursuant to this section using the name of, or on behalf of, another person.
(B) Prior to being asked for personal identifying information, a voter requesting a partys ballot pursuant to this section shall be advised as follows: Only the registered voter themself may request a ballot from a political party. A request for a partys ballot that is made by any person other than the voter is a criminal offense.
(C) The voters signature shall not be required.
(2) On an application over the internet if available. The voters signature shall not be required.
(3) By a written statement application submitted in person, or by mail, email, or facsimile transmission.
(4) By text message to the appropriate elections official, if the county has established a system for processing such a request. The voters signature shall not be required.
(d) A voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference and who has received a nonpartisan vote by mail ballot may return their unvoted ballot to the county elections official and request and receive a vote by mail ballot, or appear to vote in person and receive a ballot, for a political party if the political party has authorized a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference to vote in its partisan primary election.
(e) The Secretary of State shall prepare and distribute to county elections officials a uniform application format for a voter to request a political partys ballot at the next ensuing partisan primary election if the political party has so authorized.
SEC. 2. Section 13502.5 is added to the Elections Code, to read:13502.5. This section applies to a nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election. A notice shall be printed on the ballot, in substantially the following form, that advises the voter of all of the following information:(a) You are registered as a No Party Preference voter and therefore ineligible to vote for a presidential candidate unless you request and vote a partisan ballot.(b) The following parties allow a No Party Preference voter to vote in their presidential primaries: [list of parties]. You may request a ballot to vote in one of these primaries from your county elections official.(c) You may request a partisan ballot in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(d) If you wish to vote in the presidential primary of a party not listed above, you must update your voter registration and request the ballot of that party. (e) If you are unable to request and receive a partisan ballot in time to return it for an upcoming election, you may request a remote accessible vote by mail ballot from your county elections official in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(f) [Description of the countys procedures for accepting and processing a remote accessible vote by mail ballot].
SEC. 2. Section 13502.5 is added to the Elections Code, to read:
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13502.5. This section applies to a nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election. A notice shall be printed on the ballot, in substantially the following form, that advises the voter of all of the following information:(a) You are registered as a No Party Preference voter and therefore ineligible to vote for a presidential candidate unless you request and vote a partisan ballot.(b) The following parties allow a No Party Preference voter to vote in their presidential primaries: [list of parties]. You may request a ballot to vote in one of these primaries from your county elections official.(c) You may request a partisan ballot in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(d) If you wish to vote in the presidential primary of a party not listed above, you must update your voter registration and request the ballot of that party. (e) If you are unable to request and receive a partisan ballot in time to return it for an upcoming election, you may request a remote accessible vote by mail ballot from your county elections official in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(f) [Description of the countys procedures for accepting and processing a remote accessible vote by mail ballot].
13502.5. This section applies to a nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election. A notice shall be printed on the ballot, in substantially the following form, that advises the voter of all of the following information:(a) You are registered as a No Party Preference voter and therefore ineligible to vote for a presidential candidate unless you request and vote a partisan ballot.(b) The following parties allow a No Party Preference voter to vote in their presidential primaries: [list of parties]. You may request a ballot to vote in one of these primaries from your county elections official.(c) You may request a partisan ballot in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(d) If you wish to vote in the presidential primary of a party not listed above, you must update your voter registration and request the ballot of that party. (e) If you are unable to request and receive a partisan ballot in time to return it for an upcoming election, you may request a remote accessible vote by mail ballot from your county elections official in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(f) [Description of the countys procedures for accepting and processing a remote accessible vote by mail ballot].
13502.5. This section applies to a nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election. A notice shall be printed on the ballot, in substantially the following form, that advises the voter of all of the following information:(a) You are registered as a No Party Preference voter and therefore ineligible to vote for a presidential candidate unless you request and vote a partisan ballot.(b) The following parties allow a No Party Preference voter to vote in their presidential primaries: [list of parties]. You may request a ballot to vote in one of these primaries from your county elections official.(c) You may request a partisan ballot in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(d) If you wish to vote in the presidential primary of a party not listed above, you must update your voter registration and request the ballot of that party. (e) If you are unable to request and receive a partisan ballot in time to return it for an upcoming election, you may request a remote accessible vote by mail ballot from your county elections official in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].(f) [Description of the countys procedures for accepting and processing a remote accessible vote by mail ballot].
13502.5. This section applies to a nonpartisan ballot provided to a voter who has declined to disclose a political party preference for use in voting in a presidential primary election. A notice shall be printed on the ballot, in substantially the following form, that advises the voter of all of the following information:
(a) You are registered as a No Party Preference voter and therefore ineligible to vote for a presidential candidate unless you request and vote a partisan ballot.
(b) The following parties allow a No Party Preference voter to vote in their presidential primaries: [list of parties]. You may request a ballot to vote in one of these primaries from your county elections official.
(c) You may request a partisan ballot in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].
(d) If you wish to vote in the presidential primary of a party not listed above, you must update your voter registration and request the ballot of that party.
(e) If you are unable to request and receive a partisan ballot in time to return it for an upcoming election, you may request a remote accessible vote by mail ballot from your county elections official in the following ways: [list of means available to the voter in the county].
(f) [Description of the countys procedures for accepting and processing a remote accessible vote by mail ballot].
SEC. 3.SEC. 3. 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. 3.SEC. 3. 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. 3.SEC. 3. 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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