The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the use of government-owned buildings as voting locations. Under the new law, all government-owned buildings or facilities of a county, city, or town that are accessible to the public must be made available as voting locations upon request by the officer in charge of elections, overriding any existing laws that may restrict this. This change is intended to ensure that adequate facilities are available for elections, particularly in light of the increasing demand for accessible voting locations.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new designation for polling places called "non-electioneering," which can be applied to facilities that are not government-owned. This designation would prohibit electioneering at those locations, allowing for a more controlled environment during elections. The current requirement for posting polling places where electioneering is prohibited due to emergency conditions would be updated to reflect this new designation, and the process for designating polling places would be clarified, including the need for the county recorder to specify the reasons for such designations. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the election process and enhance the accessibility of voting locations.

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