House Bill 26-001

This bill establishes a process allowing eligible residents who maintain lawful residences in more than one county within the State of San Andreas to participate in certain elections in both counties as certified Dual-County Electors (DCEs). The bill is intended to recognize modern residency patterns while preserving the integrity of statewide, federal, and legislative elections through centralized oversight and vote suppression safeguards.

Under the bill, qualified electors who maintain two legitimate in-state residences may apply for Dual-County Elector status through a certification process administered by the Secretary of State and verified by both counties. Once certified, a Dual-County Elector may vote in local elections in both counties, including municipal, county, school district, and special district contests, provided that the elections involve separate political subdivisions.

The legislation maintains the one-person, one-vote principle by prohibiting multiple votes in statewide, federal, or overlapping legislative district races. A centralized Dual-County Elector Information System (DCEIS) is created to track certification, ballot issuance, and ballot receipt, and to automatically suppress duplicate contests when necessary. For duplicate races, the first received ballot controls which vote is counted.

The bill limits eligibility to individuals maintaining lawful residences within San Andreas and expressly prohibits participation in elections in more than one state. The Act also establishes documentation requirements, certification periods, enforcement provisions, and penalties for knowingly casting duplicate votes or attempting to manipulate the suppression system.

The purpose of the Act is to allow lawful participation in multiple local jurisdictions while maintaining election security, preventing fraud, and ensuring accurate statewide tabulation.