If this bill were to become law, it would update 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 (E-Qual). Specifically, the bill would insert language to include "school board office" in the existing provisions that currently cover city or town offices, county offices, and precinct committeeman positions. This change would allow qualified electors to electronically sign nomination petitions for school board candidates, thereby modernizing the nomination process for these positions.

Additionally, the bill would make conforming changes to ensure that the updated language is consistent throughout the relevant statutes. The current provisions regarding the SOS's responsibilities and the verification process for qualified electors would remain unchanged, except for the inclusion of school board candidates. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accessibility and streamline the nomination process for school board candidates by utilizing electronic signatures.

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