A498 — Requires county boards of election to have bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots; requires secure storage of mail-in ballots; upgrades penalties for certain election-related crimes.

A498 — Requires county boards of election to have bipartisan representation when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots; requires secure storage of mail-in ballots; upgrades penalties for certain election-related crimes. · Informed CitizenryThis bill makes several changes aimed at strengthening the process surrounding mail-in voting across New Jersey. It mandates that county boards of election must have bipartisan representation—mea…Open in Informed Citizenry