The proposed bill would amend current election statutes by expanding the authority of county party chairpersons to designate challengers at various voting locations. Specifically, it would allow chairpersons to appoint challengers not only for polling places but also for on-site early voting locations, emergency early voting locations, and any other early voting locations. This change is marked by the insertion of new language that specifies these additional locations where challengers can be designated. Furthermore, the bill shifts the language from allowing to requiring that designated challengers act on behalf of their respective parties, ensuring that one challenger is present at each specified voting location.

Additionally, the bill makes several technical adjustments to the existing language. It replaces terms such as "may" with "shall," thereby imposing a requirement rather than leaving it to discretion. The term "polling place" is also replaced with "voting location" to encompass the broader range of locations where voting occurs. These updates aim to clarify the roles and responsibilities of party representatives during elections, ensuring that the process is more structured and consistent across different voting scenarios.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-590
House Engrossed Version: 16-590