Measure B in Shasta County promises voter ID but includes provisions that would eliminate most early voting, restrict absentee ballots, require hand-counting, and separate local voter rolls from state systems, likely violating state and federal laws. - Eliminates early voting and restricts mail-in ballots to the infirm, military, and overseas residents.
- Requires hand-counting of all ballots, which California banned in 2023 for jurisdictions Shasta's size. - Separates Shasta's voter roll from state systems, using open-source software without internet access.
- Opposed by Supervisor Chris Kelstrom, ACLU, and League of Women Voters; similar Huntington Beach measure was struck down. The measure faces legal challenges and could expose county taxpayers to significant litigation costs.