This amendment restructures the ballot drop box prohibition to allow secured receptacles in government buildings while prohibiting exterior drop boxes, and provides state reimbursement for relocation costs through June 30, 2026.
- Reorganizes the statute into subsection (a) to accommodate the new subsection (b). (Page 1, line 11)
- Restores the definite article 'the' in the phrase 'The ballot shall then be sealed'. (Page 1, line 13)
- Modifies the prohibition to specify 'county' clerk and adds language permitting delivery to secured receptacles as provided in the section, replacing the broader 'any' drop box restriction. (Page 1, line 14 through Page 2, line 7)
- Adds detailed provisions allowing county clerks to receive ballots through secured receptacles in courthouses or other government buildings, with requirements for exterior accessibility, secure interior storage, video surveillance, daily checking, and memoranda of understanding for non-courthouse locations. (Page 2, line 4)
- Clarifies that the prohibition on receptacles applies specifically to those located outside a building. (Page 2, line 8)
- Adds subsection (b) authorizing the Secretary of State to reimburse counties for removal or relocation of drop boxes through June 30, 2026, using available federal funds in accordance with applicable law and federal conditions. (Page 2, after line 13)
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