Bill
A 4969
Ensures boards of elections have discretion to make initial determination of validity of cast ballots; requires Secretary of State to establish uniform guidelines for assessing validity of ballots.*
2024-2025 Regular Session
Introduced by Linda Carter and 10 co-sponsors
New Jersey law authorizes county election boards to initially determine ballot validity under statewide Secretary of State guidelines, clarifying authority and aiming for consistency.
Approved P.L.2025, c.150.