California · Elections Code

ELEC §19104: (a) The Secretary of State shall do both of the following by December 31, 2014: (1) In consultation with county elections officials, establish the procedures and guidelines for voting in the event of

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The Secretary of State must establish voting procedures and guidelines for certain events by December 31, 2014, in consultation with county elections officials.

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(a) The Secretary of State shall do both of the following by December 31, 2014: (1) In consultation with county elections officials, establish the procedures and guidelines for voting in the event of a natural disaster or other state of emergency. The Secretary of State shall publish the procedures and guidelines on his or her Internet Web site. (2) Submit a report to the Legislature on the readiness of the state to hold elections during or following a natural disaster or other state of emergency. (b) (1) The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is inoperative on December 31, 2018, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code. (2) A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.

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