This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding agricultural improvement districts. It introduces new provisions for the election process, including the requirement for the board to mail notices and mail-in ballots to eligible voters ninety days before an election. The bill specifies that the mail-in ballot must include an affidavit, a prepaid return envelope, and instructions for completing and submitting the ballot, as well as obtaining a replacement ballot. Additionally, it mandates that the mail-in ballot be clearly marked as an "official ballot."

The bill also modifies existing language related to the election process, such as changing the timeline for posting election notices and clarifying the roles of election officials. It removes outdated language regarding the appointment of election boards and emphasizes the need for a single board of election. Furthermore, it ensures that ballots, including replacement ballots, can be requested through various means and must be returned by 7:00 p.m. on election day. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the election process and enhance voter accessibility within agricultural improvement districts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 48-2384, 48-2384.01