The proposed bill would amend current election statutes by requiring all government-owned buildings or facilities owned by a county, city, or town that are accessible to the public to be made available as voting locations upon request by the officer in charge of elections. This change is significant as it broadens the availability of polling places beyond just state-owned facilities, which are currently coordinated by the Department of Administration 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 typically enforced during elections. This designation can be applied to facilities not owned by the state or local governments, and it replaces the previous emergency designation process. The bill also mandates that the county recorder or election officer must post a list of nonelectioneering sites on their website, specifying the reasons for the designation and the attempts made to find suitable polling places. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the accessibility and regulation of electioneering at polling locations.

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