SB 2047: Absentee Voting via Electronic Application Procedures

This legislation establishes an electronic application process for absentee voting specifically for college students, defining a "student absentee voter" as a registered elector enrolled in higher education whose studies necessitate their absence from their voting residence on election day. The Secretary of State will set up a secure website where these students can submit a completed application, a copy of their student ID, and any other required information. Once approved, their application to receive absentee ballots by mail will remain valid until June 30 of the following year, and they will automatically receive ballots for all elections during that time. The bill also updates existing laws to align with this new electronic application system, including modifications to the handling of absentee ballot applications and allowing any adult to witness the signature of student absentee voters, rather than requiring a notary or specific official.