The proposed bill would update current election statutes by implementing several key 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 inactive voters. Additionally, it would exclude these voters from receiving ballots for special district mail ballot elections. The bill also introduces provisions for voters to confirm or revise their registration information at replacement ballot centers and allows county offices to remain closed during weekends surrounding elections if there are no ballots requiring signature curing. Moreover, the bill would require candidates wishing to withdraw from candidacy to submit a signed and notarized statement and outline additional justice precinct designations for candidates for justice of the peace and constable. It would also allow for one contested county race to be included in hand count audits if there are insufficient contested federal or statewide races and permit the selection of alternate workers for hand count audits from any political party if necessary. Overall, these updates aim to streamline election processes, clarify the roles and responsibilities of election officials and candidates, and enhance voter engagement.

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