Following last week's legislative updates, we'd like to share important information on some of the key democracy bills we are following this session.
A thriving democracy is the foundation of a healthy environment. That is why we are fighting to safeguard our elections and voting rights, ensuring your voice is heard on issues. Last year marked a milestone with the successful debut of Early Voting in Connecticut. Earlier this month, the state concluded its first-ever early voting period, with approximately 18,000 of Connecticut’s 1.2 million registered voters participating. Additionally, our advocacy efforts contributed to the passage of the No Excuse Absentee Ballot legislation. This will allow voters to have the opportunity to decide whether to amend the state constitution to allow no-excuse absentee voting. Here are some of the priority democracy bills this session: Security of Certain Election Workers and Elections-Related Locations HB 5448: This bill enhances the safety of those who administer our elections. It passed out of the Government Administration & Election Committee. Ballots Made Available In Languages Other Than English HB 5309: This bill aims to improve access for non-English speaking voters. It passed out of the Government Administration & Election Committee. Artificial Intelligence, Deceptive Synthetic Media and Elections HB 5450: This bill is intended to limit the spread of deceptive information related to elections through the use of Artificial Intelligence and deep fakes. This bill will help fight election-related misinformation. Your voice matters this November! This fall, you'll have the chance to vote to make No Excuse Absentee Voting a permanent part of Connecticut's elections. This amendment will ensure the continued flexibility and accessibility of our democracy. Support the amendment this fall – help shape the future of voting in our state! Stay tuned for further information and check our Watchlist for the latest updates on the full range of environmental and democracy related bills that we are following. Thank you for your continued support. Julianna Larue Climate Policy & Outreach Coordinator
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