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AJR 29

Relative to voting by mail.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dawn Addis and 52 co-sponsors

California AJR 29 proposes changes to state voting-by-mail procedures to affect voter access and election administration practices.

From committee: Be adopted. Ordered to Third Reading. (Ayes 4. Noes 1.) (June 9).
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Bill Summary · AJR 29

Legislative bill overview

AJR 29 is a joint resolution introduced in California that addresses voting by mail procedures. Based on the bill designation and sponsors, it likely proposes changes to mail-in voting eligibility, procedures, or implementation. The bill was just introduced in April 2026 and is currently in the early legislative process.

Why is this important

Mail-in voting has become a significant portion of California's electorate participation, particularly since the 2020 pandemic expansions. Any changes to voting by mail procedures could affect voter accessibility, election administration efficiency, and voter participation rates across the state. This is especially relevant given ongoing national discussions about election integrity and voter convenience.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of mail-in voting access – Whether the bill expands or restricts who can vote by mail, potentially affecting elderly voters, people with disabilities, rural voters, or working families
  • Election security vs. accessibility balance – Tensions between implementing verification procedures and maintaining ease of voting for eligible voters
  • Implementation costs – Changes to mail voting systems may require significant investment in election infrastructure and training for county officials

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

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