Elections Code section 19104

(a)

The Secretary of State shall do both of the following by December 31, 2014:

(1)

In consultation with county elections officials, establish the procedures and guidelines for voting in the event of a natural disaster or other state of emergency. The Secretary of State shall publish the procedures and guidelines on his or her Internet Web site.

(2)

Submit a report to the Legislature on the readiness of the state to hold elections during or following a natural disaster or other state of emergency.

(b)

(1)The requirement for submitting a report imposed under paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) is inoperative on December 31, 2018, pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code.

(2)

A report to be submitted pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.

Source: Section 19104, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=ELEC§ionNum=19104.­ (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

Last Updated

May 12, 2025

§ 19104’s source at ca​.gov