This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding school district governing board candidates to the list of elected offices for which the Secretary of State (SOS) must provide an electronic signature collection system, known as E-Qual. Specifically, it will insert the phrase "school board office" into the existing language that currently includes city or town office, county office, and the office of precinct committeeman. This change will allow qualified electors to electronically sign nomination petitions for school board candidates, thereby streamlining the nomination process.

Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to ensure that the updated language is consistent throughout the statute. The current provisions regarding the SOS's responsibilities and the verification process for qualified electors remain unchanged, but the inclusion of school board candidates expands the scope of the E-Qual system. The bill will take effect on the general effective date, allowing for immediate implementation of these changes once passed.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-317
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-317