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 changes to the existing statutes, including the replacement of terms such as "polling place" with "voting location" to reflect the broader scope of where challengers may operate. It also clarifies that the number of party representatives allowed at any given time is limited to one per political party at each voting location, maintaining the current structure while updating the terminology and requirements. Overall, these amendments aim to enhance the oversight of the electoral process by increasing the presence of party challengers at various voting sites.

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