Perhaps in theory it does. But it really doesn't.
1. The statute doesn't specify that the date to be filled out on the envelope is the date the envelope it is sealed. Apparently, any date will do.
2. There's no way in hell to verify that the date written on the envelope is the date it was actually written.
3. The verification of the submission date is one or both of these dates: (A) the postmark; and/or (B) the date it is received at the election office. If I receive a letter in today's mail, it's ludicrous for anyone to suggest that it's remotely possible it was mailed next week.
That's if you, honest AC, received the letter. The same can not be said for the potentially dishonest mail receiver and vote counter.
1. The statute doesn't specify that the date to be filled out on the envelope is the date the envelope it is sealed. Apparently, any date will do.
Citation please.
2. There's no way in hell to verify that the date written on the envelope is the date it was actually written.
There a cases where people actually put an accurate disqualifying date. Should we do away with dating signatures?