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NV SB74

Revises provisions relating to elections. (BDR 24-482)

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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
06/02/2025
Crossed Over
05/27/2025
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
83rd Legislature (2025)

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to elections; defining the term “current and valid” for purposes of certain documentation relating to elections; authorizing an active registered voter to request a mail ballot under certain emergency circumstances; revising eligibility to be a candidate of a major political party; setting forth the form of a declaration of candidacy for certain candidates; revising the methods for paying candidate filing fees; revising the information required to be contained in election notices; revising provisions relating to election boards; revising provisions relating to the provision or reimbursement of certain expenses related to training on elections procedures; revising provisions relating to when certain candidates may be declared elected at a primary election; revising provisions relating to ballots and standards for counting votes; revising provisions relating to an application to preregister or register to vote; revising provisions relating to the designation of persons who are not affiliated with a political party; revising provisions relating to updating voter registration information; revising provisions relating to certain crimes relating to elections; requiring the - Secretary of State to adopt a cyber-incident response plan; authorizing certain elderly persons to request that certain personal information be kept confidential; revising provisions relating to the testing of certain equipment; revising the deadline by which a withdrawal of candidacy must be presented by certain candidates; revising provisions relating campaign contributions for certain special elections; making various other changes relating to elections; providing a penalty; making an appropriation to the Contingency Account for allocation to the Secretary of State for certain costs relating to training on elections procedures; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

AI Summary

This bill revises numerous provisions related to elections in Nevada, with several key changes. The bill defines "current and valid" documentation for election purposes and allows active registered voters to request a mail ballot under emergency circumstances, such as illness or sudden hospitalization. It modifies candidate filing requirements, including revising eligibility rules for major political party candidates and updating declaration of candidacy forms. The bill changes how votes are counted, introducing more flexibility in interpreting voter intent on ballots, and updates procedures for voter registration, including allowing voters to update registration information at polling places. The legislation also requires the Secretary of State to develop a cyber-incident response plan for elections and allows certain elderly persons to request that personal information be kept confidential. Additionally, the bill makes various technical changes to election procedures, such as modifying electioneering rules, adjusting ballot formatting, and revising rules about voting multiple times. The changes are designed to improve election accessibility, security, and administrative efficiency, with most provisions set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Legislative Operations and Elections (S)

Last Action

(No further action taken.) (on 06/04/2025)

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