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SB 1110

AN ACT CONCERNING LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT OF ELECTION LAW CHANGES MADE BY EXECUTIVE ACTION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 2 co-sponsors

Requires Connecticut legislature to review and approve election law changes made by executive action, preventing unilateral administrative modifications to voting procedures.

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Bill Summary · SB 1110

Legislative bill overview

SB 1110 would establish legislative oversight requirements for election law changes implemented through executive action in Connecticut. The bill appears designed to ensure that modifications to election procedures cannot be unilaterally enacted by the executive branch without legislative review or approval. This represents a check on executive power in the electoral process.

Why is this important

Election administration directly affects voter access, election integrity, and public confidence in democratic processes. Centralizing election rule changes through executive action bypasses legislative debate and public input, while legislative oversight ensures broader stakeholder involvement. The balance between executive efficiency and legislative accountability in election management is a fundamental governance question with real consequences for how elections are conducted.

Potential points of contention

  • Executive flexibility vs. legislative gridlock: Proponents argue executives need discretion to adapt to operational challenges; opponents worry this creates vulnerability to unilateral rule changes during campaigns
  • Scope definition: Disagreement likely exists over what constitutes an "election law change" requiring oversight versus routine administrative implementation of existing law
  • Timeline concerns: Mandatory legislative review could slow necessary election preparations, or conversely, expedited processes might undermine meaningful oversight

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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