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SB 406

Elections: ballot submission deadline.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marie Alvarado-Gil and 8 co-sponsors

SB 406 adjusts California's ballot submission deadlines, affecting when voters can submit ballots and when election officials must process them, with implementation impacts across all 58 counties.

April 1 set for first hearing. Held in committee without recommendation.
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Bill Summary · SB 406

Legislative bill overview

SB 406 modifies California's ballot submission deadlines for elections. The bill was introduced in February 2025 and referred to the Committee on Elections and Constitutional Amendments, where it was held in committee without recommendation on April 1, 2025. The specific provisions regarding which deadlines are being changed and how are not detailed in the action history provided.

Why is this important

Election deadlines directly affect voter access and election administration logistics. Changes to ballot submission timelines can impact how much time voters have to request mail-in ballots, when ballots must be returned, or when election officials must finalize voter rolls—ultimately influencing participation rates and administrative capacity across California's 58 counties.

Potential points of contention

  • Voter access vs. administrative efficiency: Earlier deadlines may reduce voter participation opportunities, particularly among working voters and those with mobility challenges, while later deadlines could strain election worker resources
  • County implementation burden: Uniform state deadlines may not accommodate the operational differences between large urban counties and smaller rural counties
  • Partisan implications: Election timeline changes often carry partisan concerns about which voter demographics are affected by tighter or looser deadlines

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

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