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HB 6475

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE TO EVALUATE AND RECOMMEND POLICIES TO ACHIEVE ONE HUNDRED PER CENT VOTER PARTICIPATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Amy Morrin Bello and 9 co-sponsors

Connecticut creates task force to study policies enabling 100% voter participation and recommend legislative changes to remove voting barriers.

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Bill Summary · HB 6475

Legislative bill overview

HB 6475 establishes a task force in Connecticut to study and develop policy recommendations aimed at achieving 100% voter participation. The task force would evaluate current voting barriers, existing best practices, and propose legislative and administrative changes to maximize voter turnout. This represents a comprehensive examination of voting accessibility and engagement rather than a single policy change.

Why is this important

Voter participation rates directly affect democratic representation and legitimacy. Connecticut's turnout varies significantly across elections and demographics, meaning some communities have disproportionate influence over outcomes. A systematic study of participation barriers could inform practical solutions like expanded early voting, simplified registration, or targeted outreach to historically underrepresented groups.

Potential points of contention

  • Feasibility and definition: Achieving "one hundred per cent" participation may be mathematically impossible given illness, disability, and geographic mobility—critics may argue the goal is unrealistic and question what "participation" actually means (voting vs. attempted voting)
  • Cost and resource allocation: Task force creation requires funding and staff time; opponents may question whether resources should go directly to voting infrastructure rather than study committees
  • Partisan implications: Voter participation increases historically benefit certain parties differently; some may view this as a partisan effort disguised as neutral administration rather than a good-faith accessibility measure

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

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