The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the conduct of elections by requiring the governing body holding an election to explicitly acknowledge the canvass of the election "without prejudice." This language would be inserted into existing provisions that outline the responsibilities of various governing bodies, including county boards, the Secretary of State, and city or town governing bodies, in relation to the canvassing process. The bill also specifies that the acknowledgment must occur at designated times following the election and includes similar language for special districts.

Additionally, the bill would make technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency throughout the statutes. It would clarify that the acknowledgment without prejudice applies to the official canvass and its certified permanent copy, which must be maintained as a public record. Certain existing language would be deleted to streamline the process and eliminate redundancy, while the overall structure of the current law would remain intact.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-642, 16-646, 16-673
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-642, 16-646, 16-673