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 stipulates that election offices are not required to remain open during weekends surrounding elections if there are no ballots needing signature cures. Furthermore, the bill modifies the nomination process for justice of the peace and constable candidates by allowing them to designate additional justice precincts on their nomination papers and deeming petition signers valid if they are registered voters from specified precincts. It also requires candidates wishing to withdraw to submit a signed and notarized statement and allows for the selection of additional uncontested races for hand count audits. Overall, these updates aim to streamline election procedures and clarify the responsibilities of election officials while ensuring compliance with new regulations.

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