HB 649 introduces electronic transmission as an option for delivering mail-in ballots to voters absent from their county of residence. Voters can elect to receive their ballot via email, and the transmitted materials will include the ballot, instructions, and necessary documents for return. Marked ballots must be mailed back to the early voting clerk, and the Secretary of State is tasked with developing the rules and processes for this new option. This bill enhances access to mail-in voting for eligible voters, particularly those traveling or temporarily relocated during elections​.