If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding the approval process for the official instructions and procedures manual for elections. Currently, the manual must be approved by the Attorney General before its issuance. The bill would remove this requirement, instead mandating that the manual be approved by the chairpersons of the House of Representatives and Senate committees that oversee election matters.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the Secretary of State must submit the manual to these committee chairpersons by October 1 of the year preceding each general election, ensuring that legislative oversight is established in the approval process. This change aims to enhance legislative involvement in election procedures while streamlining the approval process by eliminating the Attorney General's role.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-452