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 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 it replaces the previous emergency designation process. The bill also modifies the requirements for posting polling place information on the county recorder's website, eliminating the need to specify emergency conditions and instead focusing on nonelectioneering designations. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the accessibility and regulation of electioneering at polling places.

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