Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Impact
The enactment of A3200 will have significant implications for the management of mail-in voting and voter registration processes in New Jersey. By requiring that the death information of voters be updated promptly in the voter registration system, the bill seeks to maintain the integrity of the electoral process. The provision for voters to cure their mail-in ballots is a pivotal step to ensure transparency and reduce the number of disenfranchised voters due to technical errors in their submissions. This could lead to an increase in mail-in voting participation and enhance public trust in the electoral system.
Summary
Assembly Bill A3200 addresses several aspects of mail-in voting in New Jersey. It mandates that a 'do not forward' label must be printed on mail-in ballot envelopes to ensure that ballots are not sent to incorrect addresses. Additionally, the bill allows mail-in voters to cure their ballots if they are missing required certificates, thus improving voter participation by allowing fixes in case of incomplete submissions. The bill sets forth requirements for county clerks regarding the processing and return of mail-in ballots, specifically detailing how and when ballots can be returned to the county clerk.
Contention
While the bill aims to streamline mail-in voting procedures, it may face criticism concerning voter privacy and the administrative burdens placed on election officials. Some may argue that the requirement to return ballots due to deceased voters could lead to increased workloads and complications in tracking voter registration status. There are also concerns regarding how well election officials can implement the new regulations, including potential delays in verifying voter data and the resources needed for consistent training of election staff.
Same As
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
NJ A365
Carry Over
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
NJ S2106
Carry Over
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Prohibits unaffiliated mail-in voters from receiving mail-in ballot for primary election; requires election officials to provide such voters certain notices; prohibits mail-in ballot envelopes from containing visible political affiliation or designation for certain elections.
Prohibits unaffiliated mail-in voters from receiving mail-in ballot for primary election; requires election officials to provide such voters certain notices; prohibits mail-in ballot envelopes from containing visible political affiliation or designation for certain elections.
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Requires do not forward label on mail-in ballot envelopes; allows mail-in voter to cure mail-in ballot due to missing or detached certificate; requires certain voter data be entered into voter file within 30 days.
Requires ballot privacy sleeves at polling place; makes various changes to early and mail-in voting procedures; creates online form to update name and residence on existing voter registration record.
Requires ballot privacy sleeves at polling place; makes various changes to early and mail-in voting procedures; creates online form to update name and residence on existing voter registration record.
Requires enhanced review of death records two months prior to election; permits remote training for certain election workers; exempts election worker compensation from taxation and remuneration.
Allows voter to vote in any political party primary by changing party affiliation at polling place on primary election day; allows mail-in voter to complete any political primary ballot.