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California Senate panel approves bill to ease voting for overseas military and expats

Senate Bill 970 would simplify ballot submission for active-duty military stationed overseas and U.S. expatriates if the measure clears the Legislature.

Published Jun 17, 2026, 5:20 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A California Senate committee approved Senate Bill 970, which would make it easier for active-duty military voters stationed overseas and U.S. expatriates to submit ballots. If the bill passes the full Legislature, it would change procedures to facilitate ballot submission for those voters.