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SB 1109

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A COMMISSION AND PILOT PROGRAM TO ACHIEVE GREATER VOTER PARTICIPATION IN THE STATE.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Saud Anwar and 3 co-sponsors

Connecticut bill creates voter participation commission and pilot program to test and implement strategies increasing citizen election engagement.

REF. TO JOINT COMM. ON Government Administration and Elections
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Bill Summary · SB 1109

Legislative bill overview

SB 1109 establishes a new commission and pilot program designed to increase voter participation across Connecticut. The bill creates infrastructure and mechanisms to study and implement strategies that remove barriers to voting and encourage citizens to participate in elections.

Why is this important

Voter participation rates significantly affect election outcomes and the representativeness of government. Pilot programs can test evidence-based strategies—such as expanded early voting, improved voter registration, or targeted outreach—before broader implementation, potentially serving as a model for other states while addressing Connecticut-specific participation gaps.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and funding: Establishing a new commission and running pilot programs requires state resources; taxpayers and budget hawks may question the expenditure versus other priorities
  • Partisan disagreement on effectiveness: Different parties may dispute which barriers are most significant or whether certain participation-boosting measures (mail voting, same-day registration, etc.) are necessary or potentially problematic
  • Implementation scope: Debate may arise over whether pilots should be statewide or limited to specific municipalities, and how results would be evaluated and scaled

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

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