SB 970: Military or overseas voters.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-05-21
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-07-01: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (June 30). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.)
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In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
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Existing law regulates the voting procedures for military or overseas voters to register to vote, to apply for voting ballots, and to vote. Existing law requires, among other things, unvoted voting materials to be electronically transmitted to a military or overseas voter.
This bill would require the Secretary of State to promulgate regulations to facilitate the secure return of ballots from military or overseas voters delivered through secure electronic transmission methods.
Discussed in Hearing
Jun 30, 2026
Assembly Standing Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs
Jun 17, 2026
Assembly Standing Committee on Elections
May 27, 2026
Senate Floor
Apr 7, 2026