This bill amends section 32-960 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to allow counties in Nebraska to conduct elections by mail. The amendment specifies that the election commissioner or county clerk can apply to the Secretary of State to mail ballots to registered voters in any or all precincts within the county. The application must include a detailed plan for the election's conduct, including a timetable and provisions for public notice and early voting ballot applications. If approved, the election commissioner or county clerk must follow established procedures for mail-in elections, with a specified deadline for ballot receipt.

Additionally, the bill outlines requirements for counties with approved mail-in voting applications. These include allowing voters to return ballots in person, maintaining secure ballot drop-boxes available 24/7, and providing at least one in-person voting location on election day. The election commissioner or county clerk is also required to offer early voting opportunities and may establish additional drop-boxes and voting locations beyond the minimum requirements. The original section 32-960 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 32-960