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, including changing terms from "polling place" to "voting location" and clarifying the roles and limitations of challengers. The current statute's permissive language regarding the presence of challengers is replaced with mandatory language, indicating that one challenger must be present at each voting location. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the oversight of the electoral process by increasing the presence and authority of party representatives at various voting sites.

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