The proposed bill would amend current election statutes by expanding the availability of voting locations and modifying the rules surrounding electioneering. Under the new provisions, all government-owned buildings or facilities owned by a county, city, or town that are accessible to the public must be made available as voting locations upon request by the officer in charge of elections, regardless of existing laws. This replaces the current requirement that only state-owned facilities be coordinated for use as voting locations starting in 2026.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new designation for polling places called "nonelectioneering," which allows for the prohibition of electioneering activities outside the 75-foot limit at certain locations. This designation can be applied to facilities not owned by the state or local governments, and the county recorder is required to post a list of these nonelectioneering sites on their website prior to elections. The bill also removes the previous emergency designation requirement for prohibiting electioneering, streamlining the process for managing political activities at polling places.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-411
House Engrossed Version: 16-411
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-411