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 requires county boards of election to have bipartisan representation from each political party with membership on the board when opening and canvassing mail-in ballots. It mandates that b…Open in Informed Citizenry