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a. Receive a presentation related to Senate Bill (SB) 884 that allows the Board of Supervisors to expand the existing 100-foot no electioneering zone around all voting locations, elections offices and ballot drop-off locations to 200-feet and;
b. Provide direction to staff on whether the Board of Supervisors chooses to adopt the expanded no electioneering zone for all elections held from the November 2026 General Election through any elections held or proclaimed in 2029.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive a presentation related to Senate Bill (SB) 884 that allows the Board of Supervisors to expand the existing 100-foot no electioneering zone around all voting locations, elections offices and ballot drop-off locations to 200-feet and;
b. Provide direction to staff on whether the Board of Supervisors chooses to adopt the expanded no electioneering zone for all elections held from the November 2026 General Election through any elections held or proclaimed in 2029.
SUMMARY:
Senate Bill (SB)?884, authored by Senator Umberg, was signed into law by Governor Newsom on September 19, 2026. SB 884 was chaptered as urgency legislation and is now in immediate effect. The bill establishes new statewide requirements governing elections held from the November 3, 2026, General Election through 2029, including any election held or proclaimed in 2029. These provisions are intended to expand on current provisions related to electioneering, enhance administrative clarity, and address potential challenges election officials might encounter across the state. It is anticipated that adoption of the expanded no electioneering zone will impact accessibility and voting opportunities.
DISCUSSION:
A key provision of SB?884 grants county boards of supervisors the authority to expand the existing 100-foot no-electioneering zone surrounding polling places, elections offices, satellite voting sites, and ballot drop-off locations. Und...
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