The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding the distribution of early ballots and the mailing of official ballots for mail ballot elections in special taxing districts. Specifically, it would decrease the number of days before an election during which early ballot distribution may begin from 27 days to 21 days. Additionally, the timeframe for distributing early ballots when requests are received within 31 days of the election would be modified from between 27 and 24 days to between 21 and 18 days. The bill also mandates that if a complete and correct early ballot request is received within 21 days before the election, the county recorder must mail the early ballot within 48 hours.

Furthermore, the bill would reduce the maximum number of days before a mail ballot election for a special taxing district during which official ballots must be mailed from 27 days to 21 days. These changes aim to streamline the election process and ensure timely access to ballots for voters. The bill also includes technical changes and is set to take effect on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-542, 16-558.01, 16-804, 16-579, 16-452, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-544, 16-409
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-542, 16-558.01, 16-804, 16-579, 16-452, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-544, 16-409