If this bill becomes law, it will amend current statutes regarding the Active Early Voting List (AEVL) by requiring the county recorder or officer in charge of elections to remove a voter from the AEVL if a notice mailed to the voter is returned undeliverable. Specifically, the bill will eliminate the existing requirement for election officials to contact the voter at their new residence address to update their information before moving them to inactive status. Instead, the bill mandates that the voter be directly removed from the AEVL upon the notice being returned undeliverable.

Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to ensure clarity in the process. It specifies that if a voter is removed from the AEVL, they can only be reinstated by submitting a new request. The bill also clarifies the procedure for handling early ballots sent to incorrect addresses, ensuring that the county recorder follows the same protocol as outlined for undeliverable notices. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the process of maintaining the AEVL and enhance the efficiency of election administration.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-544
House Engrossed Version: 16-544