The proposed bill would update current election statutes by modifying early voting and ballot submission deadlines. Specifically, it would require that voted early ballots deposited at voting locations be received by 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before election day, replacing the current requirement of 7:00 p.m. on election day. The bill also eliminates the provision for emergency voting that occurs between 7:00 p.m. on the Friday before election day and 5:00 p.m. on the Monday before election day and mandates that county recorders count early ballots returned at voting locations on election day and post this count on their website if on-site tabulation is not provided. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for early mail voters, including confirming their address each election cycle or every four years, depending on county size, and clarifies that voters must submit their early ballot and affidavit at on-site tabulation locations. It also requires county election officials to test electronic ballot tabulating equipment for logic and accuracy within 50 days before election day and reverts the early ballot distribution date from 29 days before the election to 27 days before the election. Overall, these changes aim to enhance the efficiency, accessibility, and integrity of the voting process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-411, 16-542, 16-547, 16-548, 16-551, 16-552, 16-579.01, 16-579.02, 16-544, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 16-804, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409, 16-1005, 16-531, 16-622, 16-591, 16-594, 16-672, 16-584
House Engrossed Version: 16-411, 16-449, 16-542, 16-544, 16-547, 16-548, 16-551, 16-552, 16-579.01, 16-579.02, 16-579, 16-452, 16-515, 16-204, 16-804, 99-410, 16-153, 16-545, 16-409, 16-166, 16-191, 16-1005, 16-531, 16-622, 16-591, 16-594, 16-672, 16-584