Bill > AB491

This bill revises provisions relating to elections by requiring significant changes to voter registration requirements for elected public officials across Nevada. The bill mandates that candidates for most state and local elected offices must be registered to vote in the jurisdiction they seek to represent, in addition to being qualified electors. This applies to a wide range of positions including state legislators, governors, county commissioners, city council members, judges, school board trustees, and various special district board members. For most offices, this means candidates must be registered to vote in the specific district, county, ward, or area they wish to represent. The bill provides a grandfather clause for current officeholders, stating that these new registration requirements will not apply to individuals holding elected office as of October 1, 2025. Additionally, the bill requires that declarations of candidacy and related documents be made public and available in electronic format, and candidates must attest under penalty of perjury to their voting registration location. The changes aim to ensure that elected officials have a demonstrated local voting connection to the communities they serve, potentially increasing accountability and local engagement in the electoral process.

Government Affairs

Legislative Operations and Elections (Assembly)

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12756/Overview