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AB 272 — Revises provisions relating to elections. (BDR 24-851)

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(Reprinted with amendments adopted on May 18, 2017) THIRD REPRINT A.B.
Assembly Bill No.
272 A SSEMBLY B ILL N O.
272–Assemblymen Frierson, Benitez-Thompson, Diaz, Carlton, Flores;
272–A SSEMBLYMEN F RIERSON , BENITEZ - THOMPSON , DIAZ , CARLTON , FLORES ;
Araujo, Bilbray-Axelrod, Brooks, Bustamante Adams, Carrillo, Cohen, Daly, Fumo, Joiner, McCurdy II, Miller, Monroe-Moreno, Neal, Ohrenschall, Spiegel, Sprinkle, Swank, Thompson, Watkins and Yeager CHAPTER..........
ARAUJO , BILBRAY - AXELROD , B ROOKS , B USTAMANTE A DAMS , C ARRILLO , COHEN , DALY , FUMO , JOINER, M CCURDY II, M ILLER, M ONROE -M ORENO , N EAL, OHRENSCHALL , S PIEGEL, SPRINKLE , WANK , THOMPSON , WATKINS AND Y EAGER M ARCH 8, 2017 ____________ Referred to Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections SUMMARY—Revises provisions relating to elections.
(BDR 24-851) FISCAL NOTE:
Effect on Local Government:
May have Fiscal Impact.
Effect on the State:
Yes.
CON(NOTREQUESTED BAFFECTELOCALG,OVERNMEN)31, 37, 39) ~ EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
LegExisting law requires a county clerk to establish the boundaries of election precincts and authorizes election precincts to be combined into election districts.
Legislative Counsel’s Digest:
precincts and authorizes election precincts to be combined into election districts.
(NRS 293.730) Section 2 of this bill authorizes a county clerk to establish one or more polling places in the county where any person entitled to vote in the county by personal appearance may do so on the day of a this bill requires, with limited exception, the county clerk to publicize the locationf - *AB272_R3* – 2 – of such polling places;
(NRS 293.730) Section 2 of this bill authorizes a county clerk to establish one or more polling places in the county where any person entitled to vote in the county by personal appearance may do so on the day of a primary or general election.
and (2) section 4 of this bill requires the county clerk to prepare a roster of eligible voters in the county for any such polling place.
If any such polling place is established:
Section 5 of this bill sets forth the procedure for a person to vote in person at any such polling place.
(1) section 3 of of such polling places;
Sections 27-30 of this bill set forth corresponding provisions authorizing city clerks to establish polling places where any person who is entitled to vote in the city by personal appearance may do so on the day of the primary city make conforming changes..
and (2) section 4 of this bill requires the county clerk toion prepare a roster of eligible voters in the county for any such polling place.
Sections 8, 10-15, 18, 22-25, 33-37 and 40-42 of this bill Sections 6 and 31 of this bill require, under certain circumstances, county and city clerks, respectively, to establish at least one polling place for the day of a primary election, general election, primary city election or general city election, as applicable, within the boundaries of an Indian reservation or Indian colony at a location or locations approved by the Indian tribe.
Section of this bill sets forth the procedure for a person to vote in person at any such polling place.
Existing law generally requires a voter to sign his or her name in a roster when Sections 5, 12, 12.5, 13, 17.5, 17.7, 30, 34, 34.5 and 35 of this bill allow a person to sign a signature card rather than the roster.
Sections 27-30 of this bill set forth corresponding provisions authorizing city clerks to establish polling places where any person who is entitled to vote in the city by personal appearance may do so on the day of the primary city or general city election.
Existing law requires voting materials to be provided in English and any other languages necessary to be in compliance with federal law.
Sections 8, 10-15, 18, 22-25, 33-37 and 40-42 of this bill makeSections 6 and 31 of this bill require, under certain circumstances, county and city clerks, respectively, to establish at least one polling place for the day of a primary election, general election, primary city election or general city election, as applicable, within the boundaries of an Indian reservation or Indian colony at a location or locations approved by the Indian tribe.
(NRS 293.2699) Section 9 of this bill authorizes a county or city clerk to provide voting materials in additional languages if the clerk determines that there is a significant and substantial need for such.
Existing law generally requires a voter to sign his or her name in a roster when the voter applies to vote in person.
places for early voting by personal appearance and provides that the period forg early voting begins the third Saturday preceding an election and extends through the Friday before election day, Sundays and federal holidays excepted.
(NRS 293.277, 293.285, 293C.270, 293C.275) to sign a signature card rather than the roster..5 and 35 of this bill allow a person Existing law requires voting materials to be provided in English and any other languages necessary to be in compliance with federal law.
(NRS 293.2699) Section of this bill authorizes a county or city clerk to provide voting materials in additional languages if the clerk determines that there is a significant and substantial need for such.
- 79th Session (2017) – 2 – Existing law authorizes a county or city clerk to establish permanent polling early voting begins the third Saturday preceding an election and extends through the Friday before election day, Sundays and federal holidays excepted.
Sections 16 and 38 of this bill authorize a county or city clerk to extend the period for early voting through the Sunday before election day.
Sections 16 and 38 of this bill authorize a county or city clerk to and 39 of this bill require, under certain circumstances, a county or city clerk to establish at least one temporary place for early voting within the boundaries of an Indian reservation or Indian colony.
Sections establish at least one temporary place for early voting within the boundaries of an to Indian reservation or Indian colony.
EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
- *AB272_R3* – 3 – (a) Publish during the week before the election in a newspaper of general circulation a notice of the location of each such polling place.
(a) Publish during the week before the election in a newspaper of general circulation a notice of the location of each such polling place.
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section 2 of this act, if any, the county clerk shall prepare a roster that contains, for every registered voter in the county, the voter’s name, the address where he or she is registered to vote, his or her voter identification number, the voter’s precinct or district number and the voter’s signature.
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For each polling place established pursuant to section 2 of this act, if any, the county clerk shall prepare a roster that contains, for every registered voter in the county, the voter’s name, the address where he or she is registered to vote, his or her voter identification number, the voter’s precinct or district number and the voter’s signature.
(b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter;
(b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, wit(c) Providing the election board officer with proof ofhe voter;
or - *AB272_R3* – 4 – (c) Providing the election board officer with proof of identification as described in NRS 293.277 other than the card issued to the voter at the time he or she registered to vote.
or identification as described in NRS 293.277 other than the card issued to the voter at the time he or she registered to vote.
When a voter is entitled to cast a ballot and has identified himself or herself to the satisfaction of the election board officer, the voter is entitled to receive the appropriate ballot or ballots, but only for his or her own use at the polling place where he or she applies to vote.
When a voter is entitled to cast a ballot and has identified himself or herself to the satisfaction of the election board officer, the voter is entitled to receive the appropriate ballot or ballots, but - 79th Session (2017) – 4 – only for his or her own use at the polling place where he or she applies to vote.
If the ballot is voted on a mechanical recording device which directly records the votes electronically, the election board officer shall:
If the ballot is voted on a mechanical recording device which directly records the votes electronically, the election board off(a) Prepare the mechanical voting device for the voter;
(a) Prepare the mechanical voting device for the voter;
(b) May include one or more proposed locations within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the polling place.
(b) May include one or more proposed locations within the the polling place.
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The county clerk is not required to establish a polling place within the boundaries of an Indian reservation or Indian colony for the day of a primary election or general election if the county clerk established a temporary branch polling place for early voting pursuant to NRS 293.3572 within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the same election.
The county clerk is not required to establish a polling place within the boundaries of an Indian reservation or Indian colony for the day of a primary election or general election if the county clerk established a temporary branch polling place for - 79th Session (2017) – 5 – early voting pursuant to NRS 293.3572 within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the same election.
293.2546 The Legislature hereby declares that each voter has the right:
the right:6 The Legislature hereby declares that each voter has 1.
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To vote on election day if the voter is waiting in line at [his or her] a polling place at which he or she is entitled to vote before 7 p.m.
To vote on election day if the voter is waiting in line at [his or her] a polling place at which he or she is entitled to vote before p.m.
To have nondiscriminatory equal access to the elections system, including, without limitation, a voter who is elderly, disabled, a member of a minority group, employed by the military or a citizen who is overseas.
To have nondiscriminatory equal access to the elections system, including, without limitation, a voter who is elderly, disabled, a member of a minority group, employed by the military or a c10.zenTo have a uniform, statewide standard for counting and recounting all votes accurately.
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To have a uniform, statewide standard for counting and recounting all votes accurately.
- *AB272_R3* – 6 – Sec.
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In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, if a county clerk or city clerk determines that there is a significant and substantial need for voting materials of the county or city, as applicable, to be provided in the language or languages of a minority group, the county clerk or city clerk may prepare voting materials in such language or languages.
In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, if a county clerk or city clerk determines that there is a significant and substantial need for voting materials of the county or city, as - 79th Session (2017) – 6 – applicable, to be provided in the language or languages of a minority group, the county clerk or city clerk may prepare voting materials in such language or languages.
For the purposes of this subsection, there is a significant and substantial need for voting materials to be provided in the language or languages of a minority group if, without limitation, the minority group has been subject to historical discrimination and unequal educational opportunities, and, as a result, members of the minority group are of limited-English proficiency.
For the purposes of this subsection, there is a significant and substantial need for voting minority group if, without limitation, the minority group has been subject to historical discrimination and unequal educational opportunities, and, as a result, members of the minority group are of limited-English proficiency.
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shall cause a proclamation to be made that all present may be aware of the fact that applications of registered voters to vote will be received.
Upon opening the polls, one of the election board officers shall cause a proclamation to be made that all present may be aware of the fact that applications of registered voters to vote will be received.
No person other than election board officers engaged in receiving, preparing or depositing ballots may be permitted inside the guardrail during the time the polls are open, except by authority - *AB272_R3* – 7 – of the election board as necessary to keep order and carry out the provisions of this title.
No person other than election board officers engaged in receiving, preparing or depositing ballots may be permitted inside the guardrail during the time the polls are open, except by authority of the election board as necessary to keep order and carry out the provisions of this title.
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293.277.
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NRS 293.277 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.283ows:
293.277 1.
and 293.541, if a person’s name appears in the roster or if the person provides an affirmation pursuant to NRS 293.525, the person is entitled to vote and must sign his or her name in the roster or on a signature card when he or she applies to vote.
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.283 and 293.541, if a person’s name appears in the roster or if the person provides an affirmation pursuant to NRS 293.525, the person is entitled to vote and must sign his or her name in the roster or on a signature card when he or she applies to vote.
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293.283.5.
12.5.
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NRS 293.283 is hereby amended to read as follows:
293.283 1.
- *AB272_R3* – 8 – (b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter;
(b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter;
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Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.283, a registered voter applying to vote shall state his or her name to the election board officer in charge of the roster, and the officer shall immediately announce the name, instruct the voter to sign the roster [and] or signature card, verify the signature of the voter in the manner set forth in NRS 293.277 [.] and verify that the registered voter has not already voted in that county in the current election.
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.283, a registered voter applying to vote shall state his or her name to the election board officer in charge of the roster, and the officer shall [and] or signature card, verify the signature of the voter in theter manner set forth in NRS 293.277 [.] and verify that the registered voter has not already voted in that county in the current election.
(a) The voter’s employer or an agent of the voter’s employer;
(b) An officer or agent of the voter’s labor organization.er;
or (b) An officer or agent of the voter’s labor organization.
or 2.
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[at the locations selected pursuant to NRS 293.3561.
[at the locations selected pur2.antExcept as otherwise provided in subsection 3, any] 2.
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Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, any] 2.
(b) Require a permanent polling place for early voting to remain open until 8 p.m.
open until 8 p.m.
on any Saturday that falls within the period for early voting.
on any Saturday that falls within the period forn early voting.
until 6 p.m.
until p.m.
until 6 p.m., or until 8 p.m.
until p.m., or until 8 p.m.
- *AB272_R3* – 10 – (c) If a county clerk extends the period for early voting by personal appearance through the Sunday before election day pursuant to subsection 1, on the Sunday before election day during such hours as the clerk may establish.
(c) If a county clerk extends the period for early voting by personal appearance through the Sunday before election day - 79th Session (2017) – 10 – pursuant to subsection 1, on the Sunday before election day during such hours as the clerk may establish.
(d) If the county clerk includes a Sunday that falls within the period for early voting pursuant to subsection 2, during such hours as the county clerk may establish.
(d) If the county clerk includes a Sunday that falls within the period for early voting pursuant to subsection 2, during such hours as Sec.
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17.ty NRS 293.3572 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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NRS 293.3572 is hereby amended to read as follows:
(b) May include one or more proposed locations within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the temporary branch polling place and proposed hours of operation thereof.
(b) May include one or more proposed locations within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the temporary branch polling place and proposed hours of operation by the county clerk for the selection of temporary branch pollinghed places pursuant to NRS 293.3561.
Any proposed location must satisfy the criteria established by the county clerk for the selection of temporary branch polling places pursuant to NRS 293.3561.
- *AB272_R3* – 11 – 5.
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Voting at a temporary branch polling place may be conducted on any one or more days and during any hours within the period for early voting by personal appearance, as determined by the county clerk.
Voting at a temporary branch polling place may be conducted on any one or more days and during any hours within the period for early voting by personal app[3.] 6., aThe schedules for conducting voting are not required to be uniform among the temporary branch polling places.
[3.] 6.
The schedules for conducting voting are not required to be uniform among the temporary branch polling places.
(a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;
(a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to reg(b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter;
(b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter;
- *AB272_R3* – 12 – (a) The voter’s name, the address where he or she is registered to vote, his or her voter identification number and a place for the voter’s signature;
- 79th Session (2017) – 12 – (a) The voter’s name, the address where he or she is registered to vote, his or her voter identification number and a place for the voter’s signature;
(b) The voter’s precinct or voting district number, if that information is available;
(b) The voter’s precinct or voting district number, if that inf(c) The date of voting early in person.
and (c) The date of voting early in person.
The statement must include:
The stateme(1) The title of the election;
(1) The title of the election;
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- 79th Session (2017) – 13 – 2.
- *AB272_R3* – 13 – (a) The statements for all polling places for early voting;
(a) The statements for all polling places for early voting;
(c) The signature cards used for early voting;
and (b) The abstract of votes required pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.388.
and (b) The abstract of votes required pursuant to the provisions of NRS2.93.The abstract of votes required to be maintained on the website pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 must be maintained in such a format as to permit the searching of the abstract of votes for specific information.
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The abstract of votes required to be maintained on the website pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 must be maintained in such a format as to permit the searching of the abstract of votes for specific information.
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19, 20 and 21.
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(Deleted by amendment.) - 79th Session (2017) – 14 – Sec.
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(Deleted by amendment.) Sec.
21.
(Deleted by amendment.) Sec.
- *AB272_R3* – 14 – (a) Each polling place a roster containing the registered voters eligible to vote at the polling place.
eligible to vote at the polling place.taining the registered voters (b) Each polling place established pursuant to section 2 or 27 of this act, if any, a roster containing the registered voters eligible to vote in the county or city, respectively.
(b) Each polling place established pursuant to section 2 or 27 of this act, if any, a roster containing the registered voters eligible to vote in the county or city, respectively.
(d) Arguments for and against each proposed constitutional amendment, statewide measure, measure to be voted upon only by a special district or political subdivision and advisory question, and rebuttals to each argument, as provided pursuant to NRS 218D.810, 293.250, 293.252 or 295.121;
(d) Arguments for and against each proposed constitutional amendment, statewide measure, measure to be voted upon only by a rebuttals to each argument, as provided pursuant to NRS 218D.810,and 293.250, 293.252 or 295.121;
(b) The county clerk ensures that a sample ballot that includes the full text of each proposed constitutional amendment is provided at no charge to each registered voter who requests such a sample ballot;
- 79th Session (2017) – 15 – (b) The county clerk ensures that a sample ballot that includes at no charge to each registered voter who requests such a sampleded ballot;
- *AB272_R3* – 15 – 4.
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the county clerk shall distribute to each registered voter in thes, county by mail or electronic means, as applicable, the sample ballot for his or her precinct, with a notice informing the voter of the location of his or her polling place [.] or places.
Before the period for early voting for any election begins, the county clerk shall distribute to each registered voter in the county by mail or electronic means, as applicable, the sample ballot for his or her precinct, with a notice informing the voter of the location of his or her polling place [.] or places.
and (b) Include on the front page, in a separate box created by bold lines, a notice prepared in at least 20-point bold type that states:
and lines, a notice prepared in at least 20-point bold type that states:
TO RECEIVE A SAMPLE BALLOT IN LARGE TYPE, CALL (Insert appropriate telephone number) 8.
TO RECEIVE A SAMPLE BALLOT IN LARGE TYPE, CALL (Insert appropriate telephone number) - 79th Session (2017) – 16 – 8.
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sample ballot in large type by exercising the option provideds a pursuant to NRS 293.508, or in any other manner, must be prepared in at least 14-point type, or larger when practicable.
The sample ballot distributed to a person who requests a sample ballot in large type by exercising the option provided pursuant to NRS 293.508, or in any other manner, must be prepared in at least 14-point type, or larger when practicable.
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- *AB272_R3* – 16 – 10.
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other than a primary or general election must be borne by thetion political subdivision holding the election.
The cost of distributing sample ballots for any election other than a primary or general election must be borne by the political subdivision holding the election.
(f) Inside a polling place, ask another person for whom he or she intends to vote.
- 79th Session (2017) – 17 – (f) Inside a polling place, ask another person for whom he or she intends to vote.
(h) Except an election board officer in the course of the election board officer’s official duties, inside a polling place, ask another person his or her name, address or political affiliation.
(h) Except an election board officer in the course of the election person his or her name, address or political affiliation.ask another 2.
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- *AB272_R3* – 17 – (b) Deliver to an election board or to any member thereof any ballot other than the one received.
(b) Deliver to an election board or to any member thereof any ballot other than the one received.
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appearance may do so at any polling place established pursuant to subsection 1.
Any person entitled to vote in the city by personal appearance may do so at any polling place established pursuant to subsection 1.
The city clerk shall make copies of the list available to the public during the period of posting in reasonable quantities without charge.
The city clerk shall - 79th Session (2017) – 18 – make copies of the list available to the public during the period of posting in reasonable quantities without charge.
The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if every polling place in the city is designated as a polling place where any person entitled to vote in the city by personal appearance may do so on the day of the primary city election or general city election.
The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if every polling place in the city is designated as a polling place where any person the day of the primary city election or general city election.on 3.
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For each polling place established pursuant to section 27 of this act, if any, the city clerk shall prepare a roster - *AB272_R3* – 18 – that contains, for every registered voter in the city, the voter’s name, the address where he or she is registered to vote, his or her voter identification number, the voter’s precinct or district number and the voter’s signature.
For each polling place established pursuant to section 27 of this act, if any, the city clerk shall prepare a roster that contains, for every registered voter in the city, the voter’s name, the address where he or she is registered to vote, his or her voter identification number, the voter’s precinct or district number and the voter’s signature.
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be identified by:gnature of the voter does not match, the voter must (a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;
If the signature of the voter does not match, the voter must be identified by:
(a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;
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- 79th Session (2017) – 19 – 4.
When a voter is entitled to cast a ballot and has identified himself or herself to the satisfaction of the election board officer, the voter is entitled to receive the appropriate ballot or ballots, but only for his or her own use at the polling place where he or she applies to vote.
When a voter is entitled to cast a ballot and has identified the voter is entitled to receive the appropriate ballot or ballots, but only for his or her own use at the polling place where he or she applies to vote.
and - *AB272_R3* – 19 – (c) Allow the voter to cast a vote.
and (c) Allow the voter to cast a vote.
(a) Must be submitted to the city clerk by the Indian tribe on or before:
(a) Must be submitted to the city clerk by the Indian tribe on or before:(1) If the request is for a primary city election that is held:
(1) If the request is for a primary city election that is held:
(II) On the dates set forth for general city elections pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the first Friday in January of the year in which the general city election is to be held.
- 79th Session (2017) – 20 – (II) On the dates set forth for general city elections pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, the first Friday in January of the year in which the general city election is to be held.
(b) May include one or more proposed locations within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the polling place.
(b) May include one or more proposed locations within the polling place.
The city clerk is not required to establish a polling place within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the day of a primary city election or general city election if the city clerk established a temporary branch polling place for early voting - *AB272_R3* – 20 – pursuant to NRS 293C.3572 within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the same election.
The city clerk is not required to establish a polling place within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the day of a primary city election or general city election if the city clerk established a temporary branch polling place for early voting pursuant to NRS 293C.3572 within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the same election.
or (2) One office or ballot question.
or 2.
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(The provisions of NRS 293C.265 to 293C.302, inclusive, and section 31 of this act, 293C.305 to 293C.340, inclusive, and 293C.355 to 293C.361, inclusive, do not apply to an election conducted pursuant to this section.
The provisions of NRS 293C.265 to 293C.302, inclusive, and section 31 of this act, 293C.305 to 293C.340, inclusive, and 293C.355 to 293C.361, inclusive, do not apply to an election conducted pursuant to this section.
Whenever at any election all the votes of the polling place, as shown on the roster, have been cast, the election board officers shall close the polls and the counting of votes must begin and continue without unnecessary delay until the count is completed.
Whenever at any election all the votes of the polling place, as shown on the roster, have been cast, the election board officers shall close the polls and the counting of votes must begin and - 79th Session (2017) – 21 – continue without unnecessary delay until the count is completed.
The provisions of this subsection do not apply to any polling place established pursuant to section 27 of this act where any person entitled to vote in the city by personal appearance on the day of the election may do so.
The provisions of this subsection do not apply to any polling place established pursuant to section 27 of this act where any person entitled to vote in the city by personal appearance on the day of the ele3.ionUpon opening the polls, one of the election board officers shall cause a proclamation to be made so that all present may be aware of the fact that applications of registered voters to vote will be received.
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Upon opening the polls, one of the election board officers shall cause a proclamation to be made so that all present may be aware of the fact that applications of registered voters to vote will be received.
The signature must be compared by - *AB272_R3* – 21 – an election board officer with the signature or a facsimile thereof on the person’s application to register to vote or one of the forms of identification listed in subsection 2.
The signature must be compared by an election board officer with the signature or a facsimile thereof on the person’s application to register to vote or one of the forms of identification listed in subsection 2.
(c) An identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles;
Vehicles;
(d) A military identification card;
identification card issued by the Department of Motor (d) A military identification card;
(a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;
- 79th Session (2017) – 22 – (a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;
(b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter;
(b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, wit(c) Providing the election board officer with proof ofhe voter;
or (c) Providing the election board officer with proof of identification as described in NRS 293C.270 other than the card issued to the voter at the time he or she registered to vote.
or identification as described in NRS 293C.270 other than the card issued to the voter at the time he or she registered to vote.
- *AB272_R3* – 22 – (a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;
(a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;
or (c) Providing the election board officer with proof of identification as described in NRS 293C.270 other than the card issued to the voter at the time he or she registered to vote.
or (c) Providing the election board officer with proof of identification as described in NRS 293C.270 other than the card iss3.d tIf the signature of the voter has changed in comparison to the signature on the application to register to vote, the voter must update his or her signature on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.
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If the signature of the voter has changed in comparison to the signature on the application to register to vote, the voter must update his or her signature on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State.
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The right to assistance in casting a ballot may not be denied or impaired when the need for assistance is apparent or is known to the election board or any member thereof or when the registered voter requests such assistance in any manner.
The right to assistance in casting a ballot may not be denied the election board or any member thereof or when the registeredn to voter requests such assistance in any manner.
- *AB272_R3* – 23 – Sec.
Sec.
The period for early voting by personal appearance begins the third Saturday preceding a primary city election or general city election, and , except as otherwise provided in this subsection, extends through the Friday before election day, [Sundays and] federal holidays excepted.
The period for early voting by personal appearance begins the third Saturday preceding a primary city election or general city election, and , except as otherwise provided in this subsection, extends through the Friday before election day, the period for early voting by personal appearance through thend Sunday before election day.
A city clerk may extend the period for early voting by personal appearance through the Sunday before election day.
until 6 p.m.
until p.m.
(2) During the second week of early voting, from 8 a.m.
- 79th Session (2017) – 24 – (2) During the second week of early voting, from 8 a.m.
until 6 p.m., or until 8 p.m.
until p.m., or until 8 p.m.
(c) If a city clerk extends the period for early voting by personal appearance through the Sunday before election day pursuant to subsection 1, on the Sunday before election day during such hours as the clerk may establish.
personal appearance through the Sunday before election day by pursuant to subsection 1, on the Sunday before election day during such hours as the clerk may establish.
- *AB272_R3* – 24 – 3.
3.
(I) On the dates set forth for primary elections pursuant to the provisions of chapter 293 of NRS, the first Friday in January of the year in which the primary city election is to be held.
to the provisions of chapter 293 of NRS, the first Friday inursuant January of the year in which the primary city election is to be held.
(b) May include one or more proposed locations within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the temporary branch polling place and proposed hours thereof.
- 79th Session (2017) – 25 – (b) May include one or more proposed locations within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony for the temporary branch polling place and proposed hours thereof.
Any proposed location must satisfy the criteria established by the city clerk pursuant to NRS 293C.3561.
Any proposed location must satisfy the criteria established by the city cle4.
4.
puExcept as otherwise provided in this subsection, if the city clerk receives a request that satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection 3, the city clerk must establish at least one temporary branch polling place for early voting within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony.
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if the city clerk receives a request that satisfies the requirements set forth in subsection 3, the city clerk must establish at least one temporary branch polling place for early voting within the boundaries of the Indian reservation or Indian colony.
- *AB272_R3* – 25 – [4.] 7.
[4.] 7.
The legal rights and remedies which inure to the owner or lessor of private property are not impaired or otherwise affected by the leasing of the property for use as a temporary branch polling place for early voting, except to the extent necessary to conduct early voting at that location.
The legal rights and remedies which inure to the owner or lessor of private property are not impaired or otherwise affected by the leasing of the property for use as a temporary branch polling place for early voting, except to the extent necessary to conduct earSec.
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(a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;
- 79th Session (2017) – 26 – (a) Answering questions from the election board officer covering the personal data which is reported on the application to register to vote;
(b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, with other personal data which verifies the identity of the voter;
(b) Providing the election board officer, orally or in writing, wit(c) Providing the election board officer with proof ofhe voter;
or (c) Providing the election board officer with proof of identification as described in NRS 293C.270 other than the card issued to the voter at the time he or she registered to vote.
or identification as described in NRS 293C.270 other than the card issued to the voter at the time he or she registered to vote.
When a voter is entitled to cast a ballot and has identified himself or herself to the satisfaction of the election board officer, the - *AB272_R3* – 26 – voter is entitled to receive the appropriate ballot or ballots, but only for his or her own use at the polling place for early voting.
When a voter is entitled to cast a ballot and has identified himself or herself to the satisfaction of the election board officer, the voter is entitled to receive the appropriate ballot or ballots, but only for his or her own use at the polling place for early voting.
If the ballot is voted on a mechanical recording device which directly records the votes electronically, the election board officer shall:
If the ballot is voted on a mechanical recording device which shall:ly records the votes electronically, the election board officer (a) Prepare the mechanical recording device for the voter;
(a) Prepare the mechanical recording device for the voter;
1.
- 79th Session (2017) – 27 – 1.
(2) The number which identifies the mechanical recording device and the storage device required pursuant to NRS 293B.084;
device and the storage device required pursuant to NRS 293B.084;
- *AB272_R3* – 27 – 3.
3.
(a) Indicate the number of ballots on an official statement of ballots;
ballots;
and (b) Place the storage devices in the container provided to transport those items to the central counting place and seal the container with a number seal.
andate the number of ballots on an official statement of (b) Place the storage devices in the container provided to transport those items to the central counting place and seal the container with a number seal.
If a city clerk establishes such a system and a registered voter elects to receive a sample ballot by electronic means, the city clerk shall distribute the sample ballot to the registered voter by electronic means pursuant to the procedures and requirements set forth by regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.
If a city clerk establishes such a system and a registered voter elects to receive a sample ballot by electronic means, the city clerk shall distribute the sample ballot to the registered voter by electronic means pursuant to - 79th Session (2017) – 28 – the procedures and requirements set forth by regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.
If a registered voter does not elect to receive a sample ballot by electronic means pursuant to subsection 1, the city clerk shall distribute the sample ballot to the registered voter by mail.
If a registered voter does not elect to receive a sample ballot by electronic means pursuant to subsection 1, the city clerk shall dis3.ibuBefore the period for early voting for any election begins, the city clerk shall distribute to each registered voter in the city by mail or electronic means, as applicable, the sample ballot for his or her precinct, with a notice informing the voter of the location of his or her polling place [.] or places.
3.
Before the period for early voting for any election begins, the city clerk shall distribute to each registered voter in the city by mail or electronic means, as applicable, the sample ballot for his or her precinct, with a notice informing the voter of the location of his or her polling place [.] or places.
and - *AB272_R3* – 28 – (c) Include on the front page, in a separate box created by bold lines, a notice prepared in at least 20-point bold type that states:
and (c) Include on the front page, in a separate box created by bold lines, a notice prepared in at least 20-point bold type that states:
4 NOTICE:
NOTICE:
TO RECEIVE A SAMPLE BALLOT IN LARGE TYPE, CALL (Insert appropriate telephone number) 7 5.
TO RECEIVE A SAMPLE BALLOT IN LARGE TYPE, CALL (Insert appropriate telephone number) 5.
The sample ballot distributed to a person who requests a sample ballot in large type by exercising the option provided pursuant to NRS 293.508, or in any other manner, must be prepared in at least 14-point type, or larger when practicable.
The sample ballot distributed to a person who requests a sample ballot in large type by exercising the option provided - 79th Session (2017) – 29 – pursuant to NRS 293.508, or in any other manner, must be prepared in at least 14-point type, or larger when practicable.
If a person requests a sample ballot in large type, the city clerk shall ensure that all future sample ballots distributed to that person from the city are in large type.
If a person requests a sample ballot in large type, the city clerk shall ensure that all future sample ballots distributed to that per9.n fThe city clerk shall include in each sample ballot a statement indicating that the city clerk will, upon request of a voter who is elderly or disabled, make reasonable accommodations to allow the voter to vote at his or her polling place or places and provide reasonable assistance to the voter in casting his or her vote, including, without limitation, providing appropriate materials to assist the voter.
9.
The city clerk shall include in each sample ballot a statement indicating that the city clerk will, upon request of a voter who is elderly or disabled, make reasonable accommodations to allow the voter to vote at his or her polling place or places and provide reasonable assistance to the voter in casting his or her vote, including, without limitation, providing appropriate materials to assist the voter.
2.
list to prepare for the city clerk of each incorporated city within the county the roster of all electors eligible to vote at a regular or special city election.
The county clerk shall use the statewide voter registration list to prepare for the city clerk of each incorporated city within the - *AB272_R3* – 29 – county the roster of all electors eligible to vote at a regular or special city election.
If a city clerk maintains a website on the Internet for information relating to elections, the website must contain public information maintained, collected or compiled by the city clerk that relates to elections, which must include, without limitation:
If a city clerk maintains a website on the Internet for information relating to elections, the website must contain public information maintained, collected or compiled by the - 79th Session (2017) – 30 – city clerk that relates to elections, which must include, without limitation:
The abstract of votes required to be maintained on the website pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 must be maintained in such a format as to permit the searching of the abstract of votes for specific information.
The abstract of votes required to be maintained on the website pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 must be abstract of votes for specific information.e searching of the 3.
3.
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Action History

  1. (No further action taken.)

  2. Bill read. Placed on Chief Clerk's desk.

  3. Returned to Assembly with Governor's veto message.

  4. Vetoed by the Governor.

  5. Enrolled and delivered to Governor.

  6. Senate Amendment No. 773 concurred in. To enrollment.

  7. In Assembly.

  8. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 12, Nays: 9.) To Assembly.

  9. From printer. To re-engrossment. Re-engrossed. Third reprint .

  10. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 773.) To printer.

  11. Placed on Second Reading File.

  12. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.

  13. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections. To committee.

  14. In Senate.

  15. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 31, Nays: 11.) To Senate.

  16. From printer. To reengrossment. Reengrossed. Second reprint .

  17. Read third time. Amended. (Amend. No. 556.) To printer.

  18. Placed on General File.

  19. From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint .

  20. Read second time. Amended. (Amend. No. 518.) To printer.

  21. Placed on Second Reading File.

  22. From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended.

  23. Notice of eligibility for exemption.

  24. From printer. To committee.

  25. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections. To printer.

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AB 272 is sponsored by Neal, Dina (Democratic), Monroe-Moreno, Daniele (Democratic), Sprinkle, Ohrenschall, James (Democratic), Miller, Brittney M. (Democratic), Yeager, Steve (Democratic), Flores, BustamanteAdams, McCurdyII, Spiegel, Skip Daly, Chris Brooks, Jason Frierson, Tyrone Thompson, Amber Joiner, Justin Watkins, Maggie Carlton, Shannon Bilbray-Axelrod, Teresa Benitez-Thompson, Richard Carrillo, Ozzie Fumo, Cohen, Lesley, Heidi Swank, Nelson Araujo, and Olivia Diaz.
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