If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding electioneering and the designation of polling places. Specifically, it would require all government-owned buildings or facilities that are accessible to the public to be made available as voting locations upon request by the officer in charge of elections. This change would replace the existing provisions that allow electioneering outside polling places, which are currently subject to emergency designations. The bill would also introduce a new non-electioneering designation for polling places that are not government-owned, allowing for the prohibition of electioneering at those locations.

Additionally, the bill would eliminate the requirement for county recorders to post a list of polling places with emergency designations on their websites and specify the reasons for such designations. Instead, it would streamline the process by allowing non-electioneering designations to be applied to non-government facilities without the need for emergency conditions. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the accessibility of voting locations while modifying the regulations surrounding electioneering activities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-411