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Bill would require plain‑English ballot language and public review to reduce voter confusion
Summary
Senate Bill 615 would require plain‑language ballot descriptions for statewide and local ballot measures and create a process for public posting and review of proposed ballot language. Advocates said the change would reduce undervotes and confusion caused by legalese on ballots.
Sen. Cheryl Kagan told the Ways and Means Committee she has led an effort to require plain‑English ballot language and a public review process for proposed ballot descriptions to reduce voter confusion and undervoting on ballot measures.
Kagan described the bill as the product of multi‑state research and consultations with the National Conference of State Legislatures and civic design experts. The measure would require that proposed ballot text…
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