The proposed bill would update current election statutes by implementing several significant changes. It would prohibit voters who are moved to inactive status from receiving early ballots unless they update their registration information and specify that county recorders are not required to mail election notices to those listed as inactive on the Active Early Voting List (AEVL). Additionally, it would exclude inactive voters from receiving ballots for special district mail ballot elections and require that replacement ballot centers allow inactive voters to confirm or revise their registration information and receive a ballot. The bill also stipulates that county recorders and city clerks are not required to be open during the weekends before and after elections if there are no ballots needing signature cures. Moreover, the bill would require candidates wishing to withdraw from candidacy to submit a signed and notarized statement and outline additional justice precincts for candidates for justice of the peace or constable elections in 2026. It would allow for the selection of uncontested races for hand count audits and include provisions for political party chairs to select hand count workers from any party if necessary. Overall, these updates aim to streamline election procedures, enhance voter registration accuracy, and ensure compliance with legal standards while preserving the integrity of the electoral process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-312, 16-502, 9-232, 16-153, 16-343, 16-410, 16-311, 16-322, 16-341
House Engrossed Version: 16-312, 16-502, 9-232, 16-153, 16-343, 16-410, 16-311, 16-322, 16-341
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-320, 16-544, 16-550, 16-558.01, 16-558.02, 16-602, 16-452, 99-410, 16-166, 16-542, 16-191, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-550.01, 16-168, 16-551, 16-449, 16-547, 16-411
Conference Engrossed Version: 16-320, 16-544, 16-550, 16-558.01, 16-558.02, 16-602, 16-452, 99-410, 16-166, 16-542, 16-191, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-550.01, 16-168, 16-551, 16-449, 16-547, 16-411
Chaptered Version: 16-320, 16-544, 16-550, 16-558.01, 16-558.02, 16-602, 16-452, 99-410, 16-166, 16-542, 16-191, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-550.01, 16-168, 16-551, 16-449, 16-547, 16-411