The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current election statutes by expanding the list of individuals with whom the Secretary of State (SOS) must consult before prescribing the elections instructions and procedures manual (EPM). Specifically, it would add county recorders and the chairpersons and ranking members of the committees with jurisdiction over election matters in the House of Representatives and the Senate to the existing requirement for consultation with each county board of supervisors or other officer in charge of elections. This change aims to enhance the inclusivity and oversight of the election procedures by involving additional stakeholders in the decision-making process. The rest of the current statute regarding the SOS's responsibilities for ensuring the correctness, impartiality, and efficiency of election procedures, as well as the rules for ballot handling and communication with overseas citizens, would remain unchanged.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-452
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-452