Nevada 2025 Regular Session Status: To Executive

AB 534 — Revises provisions relating to elections. (BDR 24-975)

Last action — Vetoed by the Governor.

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    Passed Assembly
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This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “To Executive” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Vetoed by Governor Joe Lombardo (Republican) on June 12, 2025.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

2423 added · 2771 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of AB 534 has removed the requirement for the Secretary of State to allow certain individuals detained in jail to register to vote and cast ballots electronically. Additionally, the bill no longer includes a provision for training courses for election employees. These changes are significant because they may limit voting access for people in detention and reduce the training requirements aimed at ensuring election officials are well-prepared, potentially affecting the overall integrity and accessibility of the electoral process.

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EXEMPT (Reprinted with amendments adopted on May 30, 2025) FIRST REPRINT A.B.
Assembly Bill No.
534 A SSEMBLY B ILLN O.
534–Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections CHAPTER..........
534–C OMMITTEE ON LEGISLATIVE OPERATIONS AND ELECTIONS (O N BEHALF OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE ) M ARCH 24, 2025 ____________ Referred to Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections SUMMARY—Revises provisions relating to elections.
(BDR 24-975) FISCAL NOTE:
Effect on Local Government:
May have Fiscal Impact.
Effect on the State:
Yes.
CONTAINS UNFUNDED MANDATE (§§ 18, 20,51,61) (NOTREQUESTED BAFFECTEDLOCALGOVERNMENT) ~ EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
- *AB534_R1* – 2 – LegSection 3 of this bill requires, with limited exception, a county or city clerk to respond within 2 working days after receiving any request from the Secretary of State for information or data relating to the current election cycle.
Legislative Counsel’s Digest:
Section 4 of this bill provides that if an active registered voter moves to another county and registers to vote therein, which may include, without limitation, an application to register to vote which is transmitted to a county clerk from an automatic voter registration agency, it shall be deemed that the voter is updating his or her voter registration rather than registering to vote and, with certain exceptions, update.er must not be required to cast a provisional ballot on the basis of such an Existing law sets forth certain procedures governing the use of provisional ballots by registered voters who update their voter registration information after the close of registration for an election and by electors who register to vote in person or by computer during certain periods of time leading up to and during an election.
Section 3 of this bill requires, with limited exception, a county or city clerk to respond within 2 working days after receiving any request from the Secretary of State for information or data relating to the current election cycle.
Section 4 of this bill provides that if an active registered voter moves to another application to register to vote which is transmitted to a county clerk from ann automatic voter registration agency, it shall be deemed that the voter is updating his or her voter registration rather than registering to vote and, with certain exceptions, the voter must not be required to cast a provisional ballot on the basis of such an update.
Existing law sets forth certain procedures governing the use of provisional close of registration for an election and by electors who register to vote in person or by computer during certain periods of time leading up to and during an election.
and (2) authorizes a county or city clerk, under certain to cast a provisional ballot in an election.
and (2) authorizes a county or city clerk, under certain circumstances, to require a registered voter who updates his or her voter registration 26, 32 and 38-47 of this bill rename ballots cast under such circumstances to be 23, “conditional ballots.” Existing law requires certain petitions to be submitted to a county clerk for verification of the signatures on the petition and sets forth certain deadlines for such submission.
(NRS 293.5772-293.5887) Sections 5, 23,on 26, 32 and 38-47 of this bill rename ballots cast under such circumstances to be “conditional ballots.” Existing law requires certain petitions to be submitted to a county clerk for verification of the signatures on the petition and sets forth certain deadlines for such submission.
(NRS 293.128, 293.172, 293.200, 295.056, 298.109, 306.035, 306.110) Section 65 of this bill authorizes a county clerk, under certain circumstances, to - 83rd Session (2025) – 2 – delay beginning verification for petitions for referendum and certain initiatives.
(NRS 293.128, 293.172, 293.200, 295.056, 298.109, 306.035, 306.110) Section 65 of this bill authorizes a county clerk, under certain circumstances, to delay beginning verification for petitions for referendum and certain initiatives.
(NRS 295.056) Existing law requires, after the submission of certain petitions containing signatures which are required to be verified, the county clerk to determine the number of signatures affixed to the documents and forward that information to the Secretary of State.
containing signatures which are required to be verified, the county clerk tons determine the number of signatures affixed to the documents and forward that information to the Secretary of State.
(1) for a petition to place the name of a candidate for partisan office of a minor political party or an independent candidate for partisan office on the ballot, from 2 working days to 7 working days;
(1) for party or an independent candidate for partisan office on the ballot, from 2 workingl days to 7 working days;
all the county clerks is 100 percent or more of the number of registered votersd to needed to declare the petition sufficient, existing law requires:
If the Secretary of State finds that the total number of signatures submitted to all the county clerks is 100 percent or more of the number of registered voters needed to declare the petition sufficient, existing law requires:
(2) for a petition to place the name of a candidate for partisan office ballot, from 3 working days to 8 working days;
(2) for a petition to place the name of a candidate for partisan office of a minor political party or an independent candidate for partisan office on the ballot, from 3 working days to 8 working days;
Sections 8 and 11 of this bill require a petition to place the name of a candidate for partisan office of a minor political party or an independent candidate for partisan office on the ballot be submitted to the county clerk for verification or filing, respectively, not later than 25 working days, rather than 10 working days, before the last day to file the petition.
Sections 8 and 11 of this bill require a petition to place the name of a for partisan office on the ballot be submitted to the county clerk for verification or filing, respectively, not later than 25 working days, rather than 10 working days, before the last day to file the petition.
Existing law requires that the petition of candidacy for an independent the year in which the election is to be held and not later than the third Friday inf - *AB534_R1* – 3 – independent candidate for partisan office must not be filed earlier than the second Monday after the primary election and not later than the third Friday after the primary election.
Existing law requires that the petition of candidacy for an independent candidate for partisan office be filed not earlier than the first Monday in March of the year in which the election is to be held and not later than the third Friday in June.
(NRS 293.200) Section 11 instead provides that a petition of candidacy for an independent candidate for partisan office must not be filed earlier than the second Monday after the primary election and not later than the third Friday after the primary election.
Existing law requires a county clerk to publish certain information concerning 293.3576, 293.391, 293.464, 298.670) Sections 12, 25, 27, 28, 31 and 68 of this3, bill instead require the county clerk to publish such notices in such a manner as the county clerk deems proper, which may include, without limitation, publication in a newspaper of general circulation, on the Internet website of the county clerk or on the social media account of the county clerk.
Existing law requires a county clerk to publish certain information concerning elections in a newspaper of general circulation.
Under existing law, the Secretary of State is required to cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, on three separate occasions, in each county of the State, together with any explanatory matter to be placed on the ballot, the entire initiative petition.
(NRS 293.203, 293.253, 293.3073, 293.3576, 293.391, 293.464, 298.670) Sections 12, 25, 27, 28, 31 and 68 of this county clerk deems proper, which may include, without limitation, publication in athe newspaper of general circulation, on the Internet website of the county clerk or on the social media account of the county clerk.
Under existing law, the Secretary of State is required to cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation, on three separate occasions, in each county of the State, together with any explanatory matter to be placed on the ballot, the entire text of a proposed amendment to the Nevada Constitution which is proposed by an initiative petition.
NRS 293.253) Section 17 of this billan authorizes a county clerk to also publish such materials in any other manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication on the Internet website of the county clerk or on the social media account of the county clerk.
NRS 293.253) Section 17 of this bill authorizes a county clerk to also publish such materials in any other manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication on - 83rd Session (2025) – 3 – the Internet website of the county clerk or on the social media account of the county clerk.
Existing law requires the Secretary of State to adopt regulations, not inconsistent with the election laws of this State, for the conduct of primary, presidential preference primary, general, special and district elections in all cities State to adopt regulations which provide standards for certain reports which are required to be filed by a county or city clerk.
Existing law requires the Secretary of State to adopt regulations, not inconsistent with the election laws of this State, for the conduct of primary, presidential preference primary, general, special and district elections in all cities and counties.
Existing law authorizes a mail ballot central counting board to begin counting the received mail ballots 15 days before the day of the election and requires the board to complete the count of all mail ballots on or before the seventh day following the election.
(NRS 293.247) Section 14 of this bill authorizes the Secretary of required to be filed by a county or city clerk.rds for certain reports which are Existing law authorizes a mail ballot central counting board to begin counting the received mail ballots 15 days before the day of the election and requires the board to complete the count of all mail ballots on or before the seventh day following the election.
and (2) hours after receipt of the mail ballot unless a waiver is granted by the Secretary of State.
and (2) require the mail ballot central counting board to process each mail ballot within 24 hours after receipt of the mail ballot unless a waiver is granted by the Secretary of State.
Existing law authorizes an elector to vote in the county or city in which the computer using the system established by the Secretary of State before the elector - *AB534_R1* – 4 – who submits an application to register to vote in such a manner less than 14 daysector before the election to vote in person.
Existing law authorizes an elector to vote in the county or city in which the elector is eligible to vote by submitting an application to register to vote by computer using the system established by the Secretary of State before the elector appears at a polling place to vote in person.
Existing law further requires an elector who submits an application to register to vote in such a manner less than 14 days before the election to vote in person.
Section 18 requires a county clerk to prepare and distribute a mail ballot to each person who registers to vote or updates his or her voter registration information not later than 18 days, rather than 14 days, before the election.
Section 18 requires a county clerk to prepare and distribute a mail ballot to each person who registers to vote or updates his or her voter registration information not later than 18 days, rather than 14 days, before the Existing law requires a county clerk, if the county clerk uses an electronic roster, to complete a test of the electronic roster not earlier than 2 weeks before and not later than 5 p.m.
(NRS 293.269911) Existing law requires a county clerk, if the county clerk uses an electronic not later than 5 p.m.
(NRS 293B.150) purposes of certain provisions of existing law which authorize certain persons to challenge the right of a person to vote and provide that the term does not include knowledge obtained from a third party.
(NRS 293B.150) - 83rd Session (2025) – 4 – Sections 24 and 33 of this bill define the term “personal knowledge” for purposes of certain provisions of existing law which authorize certain persons to challenge the right of a person to vote and provide that the term does not include knowledge obtained from a third party.
(NRS 293.394) Section 29 of this bill renames such audits to “election accuracy audits.” Existing law provides that certain materials used in the completion of logic and accuracy tests must be sealed and deposited in the vaults of the county clerk.
(NRS 293.394) Section 29 of this bill renames such audits to completion of logic and accuracy tests must be sealed and deposited in the vaults of the county clerk.
(NRS 293B.170) Section 56 of this bill provides that such matSection 30 of this bill provides that the term “canvass” as used in certainudit.
(NRS 293B.170) Section 56 of this bill provides that such materials are subject to inspection for the purposes of an election accuracy audit.
provisions relating to recounts demanded by a candidate defeated at an election includes, in any general election, the canvass by the Supreme Court of the returns for a candidate for United States Senator or Representative in Congress.
Section 30 of this bill provides that the term “canvass” as used in certain provisions relating to recounts demanded by a candidate defeated at an election includes, in any general election, the canvass by the Supreme Court of the returns for a candidate for United States Senator or Representative in Congress.
(NRS 293.540, 293.543) Section a person if the county clerk receives, from a person who is within the second degreen of of consanguinity of the person, a sworn affidavit which indicates the death of the person.
(NRS 293.540, 293.543) Section of this bill requires a county clerk to cancel the preregistration or registration of a person if the county clerk receives, from a person who is within the second degree of consanguinity of the person, a sworn affidavit which indicates the death of the person.
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Section 35 of this bill requires, if the registration or preregistration of an elector is cancelled under such circumstances and the county clerk later determines that the registration or preregistration should not have been cancelled, the county clerk to reregister or repreregister the elector.
Section 35 of this bill requires, if the registration or preregistration of an elector is cancelled under such circumstances and the county clerk later determines clerk to reregister or repreregister the elector.ot have been cancelled, the county Existing law provides that the last day for a person to register to vote for certain elections that are held on the same day as a primary election, presidential preference primary election or general election is, if the person is registering by appearing in person at the office of the county clerk or certain county facilities, the fourth Tuesday preceding the primary election, presidential preference primary election or general election.
Existing law provides that the last day for a person to register to vote for certain elections that are held on the same day as a primary election, presidential appearing in person at the office of the county clerk or certain county facilities, the fourth Tuesday preceding the primary election, presidential preference primary election or general election.
Section 37 of this bill requires, if an application to register to vote is accept the application if it is obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles and - *AB534_R1* – 5 – appearance, the day before the first day of the period for early voting by personal appearance or the last day to register to vote by mail.
Section 37 of this bill requires, if an application to register to vote is received not later than 5 days after the appropriate deadline, a county clerk to accept the application if it is obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles and is completed by, depending on if there is a period for early voting by personal appearance, the day before the first day of the period for early voting by personal appearance or the last day to register to vote by mail.
(NRS 293.5727) Existing law further provides that if a recall or special election is not held on the same day as certain elections, the last day to register to vote for the recall or special election by any method of registration is the third Saturday preceding the recall or special election.
(NRS 293.5727) the same day as certain elections, the last day to register to vote for the recall or special election by any method of registration is the third Saturday preceding the recall or special election.
(2) by appearing in person at the period for early voting for the recall or special election, either the day before thea first day of the period for early voting by personal appearance or the third Saturday preceding the recall or special election;
(2) by appearing in person at the office of the county clerk or certain county facilities is, depending on if there is a period for early voting for the recall or special election, either the day before the first day of the period for early voting by personal appearance or the third Saturday preceding the recall or special election;
and (3) by computer using the system established on the Internet website of the Office of the Secretary of State is the day of the recall or special election.
and (3) by computer using the system established on the Internet website of the Office of the Secretary of State is the day - 83rd Session (2025) – 5 – of the recall or special election.
Section 62 similarly revises deadlines for such registration for such recall and special city elections.
Section 62 similarly revises deadlines for such regiSections 48 and 49 of this bill exempt a person who is conducting an exit poll from certain provisions of law which prohibit a person from:
Sections 48 and 49 of this bill exempt a person who is conducting an exit poll from certain provisions of law which prohibit a person from:
(1) with certain exceptions, remaining inside or outside of any polling place so as to interfere with the conduct of an election;
(1) with certain the conduct of an election;
and (2) signs a contract for the purchase, leaExisting law authorizes mechanical voting systems to be used to cast, register, record and count ballots or votes at all statewide, county, city and district elections of any kind held in this State.
and (2) signs a contract for the purchase, leasExisting law authorizes mechanical voting systems to be used to cast, register, record and count ballots or votes at all statewide, county, city and district elections of any kind held in this State.
Sections 13, 52-54, 57, 63, 64, 66 and 69-80 of this bill make conforming changes to require the use of a mechanical voting system for counting votes and clarify that the use of a mechanical voting system for casting ballots is authorized butSection 67 of this bill authorizes the Secretary of State, with the approval of the Legislative Commission, to adjust the date of the presidential primary election which is set forth in existing law as the first Tuesday in February of each presidential election year.
Sections 13, 52-54, 57, 63, 64, 66 and 69-80 of this bill make conforming changes to require the use of a mechanical voting system for counting votes and clarify that the use of a mechanical voting system for casting ballots is authorized but not required.
Section 67 of this bill authorizes the Secretary of State, with the approval of the which is set forth in existing law as the first Tuesday in February of eachtion presidential election year.
(NRS 293.124) Section 69.4 of this bill requires to provide grants of money from the Account for the Voter Access Grant Programram which is created by section 69.6 of this bill to eligible entities to support the administration of elections and improve voter access.
(NRS 293.124) Section 69.4 of this bill requires the Secretary of State to establish and administer the Voter Access Grant Program to provide grants of money from the Account for the Voter Access Grant Program which is created by section 69.6 of this bill to eligible entities to support the administration of elections and improve voter access.
- *AB534_R1* – 6 – THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
EXPLANATION – Matter in bolded italics is new;
matter between brackets [omitted material] is material to be omitted.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Except as otherwise provided in this title, if the Secretary of State requests any information or data relating to the current election cycle from a county clerk or city clerk, the county or city clerk shall, not later than the second working day after receiving the request, respond to the Secretary of State with:
Except as otherwise provided in this title, if the Secretary of State requests any information or data relating to the current election cycle from a county clerk or city clerk, the county - 83rd Session (2025) – 6 – or city clerk shall, not later than the second working day after receiving the request, respond to the Secretary of State with:
A written explanation that indicates when the clerk will reasonably be able to provide the information or data.
A written explanation that indicates when the clerk will reaSec.
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or 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive.al ballot pursuant to NRS Sec.
or 3.
A [provisional] conditional ballot pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive.
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[Within 4] Except as otherwise provided by NRS 295.056, within 9 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the submission of a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.128, 295.056, 298.109, 306.035 or 306.110, and within [2] 7 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the submission of a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.172 or 293.200, the county clerk shall determine the total number of signatures affixed to the documents and, in the case of a petition for initiative or referendum proposing a constitutional amendment or statewide measure, shall tally the number of - *AB534_R1* – 7 – signatures for each petition district contained fully or partially within the county and forward that information to the Secretary of State.
[Within 4] Except as otherwise provided by NRS 295.056, within 9 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.128, 295.056, 298.109, 306.035 or 306.110, and within [2] 7 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the submission of a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.172 or 293.200, the county clerk shall determine the total number of signatures affixed to the documents and, in the case of a petition for initiative or referendum proposing a constitutional amendment or statewide measure, shall tally the number of signatures for each petition district contained fully or partially within the county and forward that information to the Secretary of State.
If the Secretary of State finds that the total number of signatures filed with all the county clerks is less than 100 percent of the required number of registered voters, the Secretary of State shall so notify the person who submitted the petition and the county clerks and no further action may be taken in regard to the petition.
If the Secretary of State finds that the total number of signatures filed with all the county clerks is less than 100 percent of the required number of registered voters, the Secretary of State shall so notify the person who submitted the petition and the county - 83rd Session (2025) – 7 – the petition is a petition to recall a county, district or municipal If officer, the Secretary of State shall also notify the officer with whom the petition is to be filed.
If the petition is a petition to recall a county, district or municipal officer, the Secretary of State shall also notify the officer with whom the petition is to be filed.
After the notification, each of the county clerks shall determine the number of registered voters who have signed the documents submitted in the county clerk’s county and, in the case of a petition for initiative or referendum proposing a constitutional amendment or statewide measure, shall tally the number of signatures for each petition district contained or fully contained within the county clerk’s county.
After the notification, each of the county clerks shall determine the number of registered voters who have signed the documents submitted in the county clerk’s county and, in constitutional amendment or statewide measure, shall tally thea number of signatures for each petition district contained or fully contained within the county clerk’s county.
This determination must be completed within [9] 14 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the notification pursuant to this subsection regarding a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.128, 295.056, 298.109 or 306.110, within [20] 25 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the notification pursuant to this subsection regarding a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 306.035, and within [3] 8 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the notification pursuant to this subsection regarding a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.172 or 293.200.
This determination must be completed within [9] 14 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the notification pursuant to this subsection regarding a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.128, 295.056, 298.109 or 306.110, within [20] days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the notification pursuant to this subsection regarding a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 306.035, and within [3] 8 days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after the notification pursuant to this subsection regarding a petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.172 or 293.200.
For the purpose of verification pursuant to this section, the county clerk shall not include in his or her tally of total signatures any signature included in the incorrect petition district.
For the purpose of verification pursuant to this section, the county clerk shall not in the incorrect petition district.l signatures any signature included 2.
2.
Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, if more than 500 names have been signed on the documents submitted to a county clerk, the county clerk shall examine the signatures by sampling them at random for verification.
Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, if more than 500 names have been signed on the documents submitted to a county clerk, the county clerk shall examine the signatures by - *AB534_R1* – 8 – sampling them at random for verification.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), at least 500 or 5 percent of the signatures, whichever is greater.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 8 – or 5 percent of the signatures, whichever is greater.
(b) If the petition is for the recall of a public officer who holds a statewide office, at least 25 percent of the signatures.
at least 500 (b) If the petition is for the recall of a public officer who holds a statewide office, at least 25 percent of the signatures.
The sample must include an examination of at least 500 or 5 percent of the signatures presented in the petition district, whichever is greater.
The sample must include an examination of at least 500 or 5 is greater.
The Secretary of State shall determine the number of signatures that must be verified by each county clerk within the petition district.
The Secretary of State shall determine the number ofichever signatures that must be verified by each county clerk within the petition district.
In determining from the records of registration the number of registered voters who signed the documents, the county clerk may use the signatures contained in the file of applications to register to vote.
In determining from the records of registration the number of registered voters who signed the documents, the county clerk may vote.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, the county clerk shall rely only on the appearance of - *AB534_R1* – 9 – the signature and the address and date included with each signature in making his or her determination.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, the county clerk shall rely only on the appearance of the signature and the address and date included with each signature in making his or her determination.
(a) A person registers to vote using the system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 9 – the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671;tem established by (b) A person registers to vote pursuant to NRS 293D.230 and signs his or her application to register to vote using a digital signature or an electronic signature;
(b) A person registers to vote pursuant to NRS 293D.230 and signs his or her application to register to vote using a digital signature or an electronic signature;
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 10, upon completing the examination, the county clerk shall immediately attach to the documents a certificate properly dated, showing the result of the examination, including the tally of signatures by petition district, if required, and transmit the documents with the certificate to the Secretary of State.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 10, upon completing the examination, the county clerk shall immediately result of the examination, including the tally of signatures byhe petition district, if required, and transmit the documents with the certificate to the Secretary of State.
A person who submits a petition to the county clerk which is required to be verified pursuant to NRS 293.128, 293.172, 293.200, 295.056, 298.109, 306.035 or 306.110 must be allowed to witness the verification of the signatures.
A person who submits a petition to the county clerk which is 295.056, 298.109, 306.035 or 306.110 must be allowed to witness00, the verification of the signatures.
For any petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.200, 306.035 or 306.110 for any county, district or municipal office within one - *AB534_R1* – 10 – county, the county clerk shall not transmit to the Secretary of State the documents containing the signatures of the registered voters.
For any petition containing signatures which are required to be verified pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.200, 306.035 or 306.110 for any county, district or municipal office within one county, the county clerk shall not transmit to the Secretary of State the documents containing the signatures of the registered voters.
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A petition filed pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 293.1715 may consist of more than one document.
A petition filed pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS of the petition must:of more than one document.
Each document of the petition must:
Each document (a) Bear the name of the minor political party and, if applicable, the candidate and office to which the candidate is to be nominated.
(a) Bear the name of the minor political party and, if applicable, the candidate and office to which the candidate is to be nominated.
Each person who signs a petition shall also provide the address of the place where he or she resides, the date that he or she signs and the name of the county in which he or she is registered to vote.
Each person who signs a petition shall also provide the address of the place where he or she resides, the date that he or she vote.
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and the name of the county in which he or she is registered to 4.
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9 and 10.
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The copy of the petition must be - *AB534_R1* – 11 – filed with the appropriate filing officer before the petition may be circulated for signatures.
The copy of the petition must be filed with the appropriate filing officer before the petition may be circulated for signatures.
(b) Either of the following:
- 83rd Session (2025) – 11 – (b) (1) A petition of candidacy signed by a number of registered voters equal to at least 1 percent of the total number of ballots cast in:
(1) A petition of candidacy signed by a number of registered voters equal to at least 1 percent of the total number of ballots cast in:
2.
document must bear the name of the county in which it was Each circulated, and only registered voters of that county may sign the document.
The petition may consist of more than one document.
Each document must bear the name of the county in which it was circulated, and only registered voters of that county may sign the document.
The person who circulates each document of the petition shall sign an affidavit attesting that the signatures on the document are genuine to the best of his or her knowledge and belief and were signed in his or her presence by persons registered to vote in that county.
The person who circulates each document of the petition shall sign an affidavit attesting that the signatures on the document are genuine to the best of his or her persons registered to vote in that county.s or her presence by 3.
3.
If a petition is submitted in [June.] a timely manner pursuant to subsection 2 but the Secretary of State receives certificates from the county clerks showing the - *AB534_R1* – 12 – petition to be signed by the requisite number of voters after 5 p.m.
If a petition is submitted in [June.] a timely manner pursuant to subsection 2 but the Secretary of State receives certificates from the county clerks showing the - 83rd Session (2025) – 12 – petition to be signed by the requisite number of voters after 5 p.m.
No petition of candidacy may contain the name of more than one candidate for each office to be filled.
No petition of candidacy may contain the name of more than one6.andA person may not file as an independent candidate if he or she is proposing to run as the candidate of a political party.
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A person may not file as an independent candidate if he or she is proposing to run as the candidate of a political party.
An independent candidate for partisan office must file a declaration of candidacy with the appropriate filing officer and pay the filing fee required by NRS 293.193 not earlier than the first Monday in March of the year in which the election is held and not later than 5 p.m.
An independent candidate for partisan office must file a declaration of candidacy with the appropriate filing officer and pay the filing fee required by NRS 293.193 not earlier than the first later than 5 p.m.
on the second Friday after the first Monday in March.
on the second Friday after the first Monday int March.
293.203 Immediately upon receipt by the county clerk of the certified list of candidates for judicial and nonjudicial office from the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.187, the county clerk shall publish a notice of primary election or general election once a week for 2 successive weeks in such a manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county [once a week for 2 successive weeks.
293.203 Immediately upon receipt by the county clerk of the certified list of candidates for judicial and nonjudicial office from the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.187, the county clerk shall publish a notice of primary election or general election once a week for 2 successive weeks in such a manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county [once a week for successive weeks.
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The notice required for a general election pursuant to this section may be published in conjunction with the notice required for a proposed constitution or constitutional amendment pursuant to NRS 293.253.
may be published in conjunction with the notice required for asection proposed constitution or constitutional amendment pursuant to NRS 293.253.
and (b) Mailed to each Assemblyman, Assemblywoman, State Senator, county commissioner and, if applicable, member of the governing body of a city who represents residents of a precinct affected by the consolidation.
and Senator, county commissioner and, if applicable, member of the governing body of a city who represents residents of a precinct affected by the consolidation.
Permanent regulations of the Secretary of State that regulate the conduct of a primary, general, special or district election and are effective on or before the last business day of February immediately preceding a primary, general, special or district election govern the conduct of that election.
Permanent regulations of the Secretary of State that regulate the conduct of a primary, general, special or district election and are effective on or before the last business day of February immediately preceding a primary, - 83rd Session (2025) – 14 – election.
Permanent regulations of the Secretary of State that regulate the conduct of a presidential preference primary election and are effective on or before the last business day of September - *AB534_R1* – 14 – immediately preceding a presidential preference primary election govern the conduct of that election.
Permanent regulations of the Secretary of State thatat regulate the conduct of a presidential preference primary election and are effective on or before the last business day of September immediately preceding a presidential preference primary election govern the conduct of that election.
(d) The procedures to be used for canvasses, ties, recounts and contests, including, without limitation, the appropriate use of a paper record created when a voter casts a ballot on a mechanical voting system that directly records the votes electronically;
(d) The procedures to be used for canvasses, ties, recounts and contests, including, without limitation, the appropriate use of a paper record created when a voter casts a ballot on a mechanical vot(e) The procedures to be used to ensure the security of the ballots from the time they are transferred from the polling place until they are stored pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.391 or 293C.390;
(e) The procedures to be used to ensure the security of the ballots from the time they are transferred from the polling place until they are stored pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.391 or 293C.390;
(i) The forms for applications to preregister and register to vote and any other forms necessary for the administration of this title;
and any other forms necessary for the administration of this title;te and (j) Such other matters as determined necessary by the Secretary of State.
and (j) Such other matters as determined necessary by the Secretary of State.
The Secretary of State may provide interpretations and take other actions necessary for the effective administration of the statutes and regulations governing the conduct of primary, presidential preference primary, general, special and district elections in this State.
The Secretary of State may provide interpretations and take other actions necessary for the effective administration of the - 83rd Session (2025) – 15 – presidential preference primary, general, special and district elections in this State.
- *AB534_R1* – 15 – (b) Interpretations issued by the Secretary of State’s Office;
(b) Interpretations issued by the Secretary of State’s Office;
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15 and 16.
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(Deleted by amendment.) Sec.
The Secretary of State shall provide each county clerk with copies of any proposed constitution or constitutional amendment which will appear on the general election ballot, together with the copies of the condensations, explanations, arguments, rebuttals and fiscal notes prepared pursuant to NRS 218D.810, 293.250 and 293.252.
The Secretary of State shall provide each county clerk with copies of any proposed constitution or constitutional amendment which will appear on the general election ballot, together with the copies of the condensations, explanations, 218D.810, 293.250 and 293.252.l notes prepared pursuant to NRS 2.
2.
If no such newspaper is published in the county, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in the nearest Nevada county [.] and in addition to any publication made in a newspaper pursuant to this subsection, a county clerk may publish a copy of the full text of any such constitution or amendment and its condensation, explanation, arguments, rebuttals and fiscal note in such a manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication on the Internet website of the county clerk or on the social media account of the county clerk.
If no such newspaper is published in the county, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in the nearest Nevada county [.] and in addition to any publication made in a newspaper the full text of any such constitution or amendment and itsopy of condensation, explanation, arguments, rebuttals and fiscal note in such a manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication on the Internet website of the county clerk or on the social media account of the county clerk.
If a copy of any such constitution or amendment is furnished by the Secretary of State too late to be published at 7-day intervals, it must be published three times at the longest intervals feasible in each county.
If a copy of any such constitution or amendment is furnished by the Secretary of State too late to be published at 7-day intervals, - 83rd Session (2025) – 16 – each county.ublished three times at the longest intervals feasible in 5.
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The county clerk shall make reasonable accommodations for the use of the mail ballot by a person who is elderly or disabled, including, without limitation, by providing, upon request, the mail ballot in 12-point type to a person who is elderly or disabled.
The county clerk shall make reasonable accommodations for the use of the mail ballot by a person who is elderly or disabled, including, without type to a person who is elderly or disabled.mail ballot in 12-point 2.
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measures upon which the voter is entitled to vote at the election.
The mail ballot must include all offices, candidates and measures upon which the voter is entitled to vote at the election.
(b) Each active registered voter who registers to vote after the dates set for distributing mail ballots pursuant to paragraph (a) but who is eligible to receive a mail ballot pursuant to subsection 1, not later than 13 days before the election.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 17 – (b) Each active registered voter who registers to vote after the dates set for distributing mail ballots pursuant to paragraph (a) but who is eligible to receive a mail ballot pursuant to subsection 1, not later than 13 days before the election.
(c) Each covered voter who is entitled to have a military- overseas ballot transmitted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 293D of NRS or the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C.
overseas ballot transmitted pursuant to the provisions of chapter 293D of NRS or the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act, 52 U.S.C.
- *AB534_R1* – 17 – 6.
6.
NRS 293.269931 is hereby amended to read as follows:
NRS 293.269931 is hereby amended to read as fol293.269931 1.
293.269931 1.
A waiver granted pursuant to this subsection must not authorize the mail ballot central counting board to count the mail ballot after the deadline for the completion of the count of all mail ballots set forth in subsection 1.
A waiver granted pursuant to this subsection must not authorize the mail ballot central counting board to count the mail ballot after the - 83rd Session (2025) – 18 – deadline for the completion of the count of all mail ballots set forth in subsection 1.
If two or more mail ballots are found folded together to present the appearance of a single ballot, the mail ballots must be rejected and placed in an envelope, upon which must be written the reason for their rejection.
If two or more mail ballots are found folded together to present the appearance of a single ballot, the mail ballots must be reason for their rejection.
The envelope must be signed by an election board officer and placed in the container or ballot box after the count is completed.
The envelope must be signed by ann the election board officer and placed in the container or ballot box after the count is completed.
(Deleted by amendment.) - *AB534_R1* – 18 – Sec.
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If a county clerk uses an electronic roster, not earlier than [2] 6 weeks before and not later than 5 p.m.
If a county clerk uses an electronic roster, not earlier than [2] weeks before and not later than 5 p.m.
on the day before the first day of the period for early voting by personal appearance, the county clerk shall complete a test of the electronic roster to ensure its functionality in accordance with regulations adopted by the Secretary of State.
on the day before the first day of the period for early voting by personal appearance, the county clerk shall complete a test of the electronic roster to ensure Secretary of State.n accordance with regulations adopted by the Sec.
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and 7.
and question or any other matter appearing on the ballot as a result of aot judicial determination or by operation of law, if any.
Information concerning the eligibility of a candidate, a ballot question or any other matter appearing on the ballot as a result of a judicial determination or by operation of law, if any.
(a) Orally by any registered voter of the precinct upon the ground that he or she is not the person entitled to vote as claimed or - *AB534_R1* – 19 – has voted before at the same election.
(a) Orally by any registered voter of the precinct upon the ground that he or she is not the person entitled to vote as claimed or has voted before at the same election.
(b) If the challenge is on the ground that the roster does not show that the challenged person designated the political party to which he or she claims to belong, “I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I designated on the application to register to vote the political party to which I claim to belong”;
(b) If the challenge is on the ground that the roster does not show that the challenged person designated the political party to which he or she claims to belong, “I swear or affirm under penalty political party to which I claim to belong”;ion to register to vote the (c) If the challenge is on the ground that the challenged person does not reside at the residence for which the address is listed in the roster, “I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I reside at the residence for which the address is listed in the roster”;
(c) If the challenge is on the ground that the challenged person does not reside at the residence for which the address is listed in the roster, “I swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I reside at the residence for which the address is listed in the roster”;
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 20 – 3.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if the challenged person refuses to execute the oath or affirmation so tendered, the person must not be issued a ballot, and the election board officer shall indicate in the roster “Challenged” by the person’s name.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if the challenged person refuses to execute the oath or affirmation so tendered, the person must not be issued a ballot, and the election board officer shall indicate in the roster “Challenged” by the per4.n’sIf the challenged person refuses to execute the oath or affirmation set forth in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 2, the election board officers shall issue the person a nonpartisan ballot.
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If the challenged person refuses to execute the oath or affirmation set forth in paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 2, the election board officers shall issue the person a nonpartisan ballot.
- *AB534_R1* – 20 – 6.
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(a) Furnishes official identification which contains a photograph of the person, such as a driver’s license or other official document;
of the person, such as a driver’s license or other official document;
and (b) If possible, orally notify the registered voter who initiated the challenge of the result of the challenge.
and - 83rd Session (2025) – 21 – the challenge of the result of the challenge.red voter who initiated 10.
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(a) Publish during the week before the election [in a newspaper of general circulation] a notice of the location of each such polling - *AB534_R1* – 21 – 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.
The county clerk may make this publication in such a manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication in a newspaper of general circulation, on the Internet website of the county clerk or on the social media account of the county clerk.
The county clerk may make this publication in such a manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication in a newspaper of general social media account of the county clerk.he county clerk or on the (b) Post a list of the location of each such polling place on any bulletin board used for posting notice of meetings of the board of county commissioners.
(b) Post a list of the location of each such polling place on any bulletin board used for posting notice of meetings of the board of county commissioners.
No additional polling place may be established pursuant to NRS 293.3072 after the publication pursuant to this section, except in the case of an emergency and if approved by the Secretary of State.
No additional polling place may be established pursuant to NRS 293.3072 after the publication pursuant to this section, except in the case of an emergency and if approved by the Secretary of StaSec.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 22 – 293.3576 1.
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The county clerk shall publish during the week:
NRS 293.3576 is hereby amended to read as follows:
before the period for early voting and at least once each week during the period for early voting [in a newspaper of general circulation] a schedule stating [:
293.3576 1.
The county clerk shall publish during the week before the period for early voting and at least once each week during the period for early voting [in a newspaper of general circulation] a schedule stating [:
The schedule must be posted continuously for a period beginning not later than the fifth day before the first day - *AB534_R1* – 22 – of the period for early voting by personal appearance and ending on the last day of that period.
The schedule must be posted continuously for a period beginning not later than the fifth day before the first day the last day of that period.ng by personal appearance and ending on 3.
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The voted ballots, rejected ballots, spoiled ballots, challenge lists, records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400, reports prepared pursuant to NRS 293.269937 and stubs of the ballots used, enclosed and sealed, must, after canvass of the votes by the board of county commissioners, be deposited in the vaults of the county clerk.
The voted ballots, rejected ballots, spoiled ballots, challenge lists, records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400, reports prepared pursuant to NRS 293.269937 and stubs of the ballots used, enclosed and sealed, must, after canvass of the votes by the board of county commissioners, be ballots that are maintained in electronic form must, after canvass of the votes by the board of county commissioners, be sealed and deposited in the vaults of the county clerk.
The records of voted ballots that are maintained in electronic form must, after canvass of the votes by the board of county commissioners, be sealed and deposited in the vaults of the county clerk.
A notice of the destruction must , not less than 2 weeks before the destruction, be published by the clerk in such a manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county [not less than 2 weeks before] , on the Internet website of the county clerk or on the social media account of the [destruction.] county clerk.
A notice of the destruction must , not less than 2 weeks - 83rd Session (2025) – 23 – before the destruction, be published by the clerk in such a manner as the county clerk deems proper which may include, without limitation, publication in at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county [not less than 2 weeks before] , on the of the [destruction.] county clerk.k or on the social media account 2.
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A contestant of an election may inspect all of the material regarding that election which is preserved pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, except the voted ballots and records printed on paper of voted - *AB534_R1* – 23 – ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 which are deposited with the county clerk.
A contestant of an election may inspect all of the material regarding that election which is preserved pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, except the voted ballots and records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 which are deposited with the county clerk.
The voted ballots and records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 which are deposited with the county clerk are not subject to the inspection of anyone, except in cases of a contested election, and then only by the judge, body or board before whom the election is being contested, or by the parties to the contest, jointly, pursuant to an order of such judge, body or board.
The voted ballots and records printed on paper of voted ballots collected pursuant to NRS 293B.400 which are deposited with the county clerk are not subject to the inspection of anyone, except in cases of a contested election, and then only by the judge, body or board before whom the election is being contested, or by the parties to the contest, jointly, pursuant to an order of such judge, bodSec.
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(a) Makes use of statistical principles and methods;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 24 – (b) Is designed to limit the risk of certifying an incorrect election outcome.
and (b) Is designed to limit the risk of certifying an incorrect election outcome.
Any voter at an election may demand and receive a recount of the vote for a ballot question if, within 3 working days after the canvass of the vote and the certification by the county clerk or city clerk of the abstract of votes, the voter:
Any voter at an election may demand and receive a recount canvass of the vote and the certification by the county clerk or city clerk of the abstract of votes, the voter:
- *AB534_R1* – 24 – (1) The Secretary of State, if the demand is for a recount of a ballot question affecting more than one county;
(1) The Secretary of State, if the demand is for a recount of a ballot question affecting more than one county;
(a) In any primary election, the canvass by the board of county commissioners of the returns for a candidate or ballot question voted for in one county or the canvass by the board of county commissioners last completing its canvass of the returns for a candidate or ballot question voted for in more than one county.
(a) In any primary election, the canvass by the board of county for in one county or the canvass by the board of countyquestion voted commissioners last completing its canvass of the returns for a candidate or ballot question voted for in more than one county.
or (2) The canvass of the board of county commissioners of the returns for any other candidate or ballot question, as provided in paragraph (a).
or - 83rd Session (2025) – 25 – returns for any other candidate or ballot question, as provided in paragraph (a).
and (b) Transmit a notice of the extended deadline to each registered voter who received a mail ballot for the election and has not returned the mail ballot before the date on which the notice will be transmitted.
and (b) Transmit a notice of the extended deadline to each registered voter who received a mail ballot for the election and has not transmitted.
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mail ballot before the date on which the notice will be 2.
- *AB534_R1* – 25 – (b) In a county whose population is less than 52,000, at least twice in successive issues of the newspaper [.] or, if the notice is not published in a newspaper, on at least 2 successive days.
(b) In a county whose population is less than 52,000, at least twice in successive issues of the newspaper [.] or, if the notice is not published in a newspaper, on at least 2 successive days.
Each county clerk shall collect the following information regarding each primary election, presidential preference primary election and general election, on a form provided by the Secretary of State and made available at each polling place in the county, each polling place for early voting in the county, the office of the county clerk and any other location deemed appropriate by the Secretary of State:
Each county clerk shall collect the following information regarding each primary election, presidential preference primary election and general election, on a form provided by the Secretary of State and made available at each polling place in the county, each polling place for early voting in the county, the office of the county clerk and any other location deemed appropriate by the(a) The number of ballots that have been discarded or for any reason not included in the final canvass of votes, along with an explanation for the exclusion of each such ballot from the final canvass of votes.
(a) The number of ballots that have been discarded or for any reason not included in the final canvass of votes, along with an explanation for the exclusion of each such ballot from the final canvass of votes.
(3) Any remedy for the malfunction which was used at the time of the malfunction;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 26 – time of the malfunction;
and (4) Any effect the malfunction had on the election process.
ande malfunction which was used at the (4) Any effect the malfunction had on the election process.
(g) The number of provisional ballots cast pursuant to NRS 293.3078 to 293.3086, inclusive, and the reason for the casting of each such provisional ballot.
(g) The number of provisional ballots cast pursuant to NRS each such provisional ballot.ve, and the reason for the casting of (h) The number of [provisional] conditional ballots cast pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive.
(h) The number of [provisional] conditional ballots cast pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive.
Each county clerk shall submit to the Secretary of State, on a form provided by the Secretary of State, the information collected pursuant to subsection 1 not more than 60 days after each primary - *AB534_R1* – 26 – election, presidential preference primary election and general election.
Each county clerk shall submit to the Secretary of State, on a form provided by the Secretary of State, the information collected pursuant to subsection 1 not more than 60 days after each primary election, presidential preference primary election and general election.
The Secretary of State shall compile the information and comments collected pursuant to this section into a report and shall submit the report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmission to the Legislature not sooner than 30 days before and not later than 30 days after the first day of each regular session of the Legislature.
The Secretary of State shall compile the information and submit the report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmission to the Legislature not sooner than 30 days before and not later than 30 days after the first day of each regular session of the Legislature.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 27 – 293.535 1.
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NRS 293.535 is hereby amended to read as follows:
293.535 1.
Upon the filing of an affidavit pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1, the county clerk shall notify the registrant in the manner set forth in NRS 293.530 and shall enclose a copy of the affidavit.
Upon the filing of an affidavit pursuant to paragraph (b) of manner set forth in NRS 293.530 and shall enclose a copy of thehe affidavit.
Unless the registrant, within 15 days after the return receipt has been filed in - *AB534_R1* – 27 – the office of the county clerk, presents satisfactory proof of citizenship, the county clerk shall cancel the registration.
Unless the registrant, within 15 days after the return receipt has been filed in the office of the county clerk, presents satisfactory proof of citizenship, the county clerk shall cancel the registration.
A county clerk is not required to take any action pursuant to this section in relation to a person who is preregistered to vote until the person is deemed to be registered to vote pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 293.4855.
A county clerk is not required to take any action pursuant to this section in relation to a person who is preregistered to vote until of NRS 293.4855.ed to be registered to vote pursuant to subsection 6.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 28 – 293.540 1.
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NRS 293.540 is hereby amended to read as follows:
293.540 1.
(e) Upon verification that the application to preregister to vote is a duplicate if the county clerk has the original or another duplicate of the application on file in the county clerk’s office.
a duplicate if the county clerk has the original or another duplicateis of the application on file in the county clerk’s office.
- *AB534_R1* – 28 – (b) If the county clerk is provided a certified copy of a court order stating that the court specifically finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person lacks the mental capacity to vote because he or she cannot communicate, with or without accommodations, a specific desire to participate in the voting process.
(b) If the county clerk is provided a certified copy of a court order stating that the court specifically finds by clear and convincing evidence that the person lacks the mental capacity to vote because specific desire to participate in the voting process.dations, a (c) Upon the determination that the person has been convicted of a felony and is currently incarcerated.
(c) Upon the determination that the person has been convicted of a felony and is currently incarcerated.
(f) If the county clerk has discovered an incorrect registration pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.5235, 293.530 or 293.535 and the elector has failed to respond or appear to vote within the required time.
(f) If the county clerk has discovered an incorrect registration pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293.5235, 293.530 or 293.535 - 83rd Session (2025) – 29 – and the elector has failed to respond or appear to vote within the required time.
(h) Upon verification that the application to register to vote is a duplicate if the county clerk has the original or another duplicate of the application on file in the county clerk’s office.
(h) Upon verification that the application to register to vote is a the application on file in the county clerk’s office.ther duplicate of Sec.
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If the registration or preregistration of an elector is cancelled pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 293.540 or subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 293.540 and the county clerk later determines that the registration or preregistration should not have been cancelled, the county clerk shall reregister or repreregister the elector, as applicable.
If the registration or preregistration of an elector is cancelled pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 293.540 or subparagraph (2) of paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 293.540 and the county clerk later been cancelled, the county clerk shall reregister or repreregistere the elector, as applicable.
A county clerk shall not require an elector to present evidence, including, without limitation, a court order or any other - *AB534_R1* – 29 – document, to prove that the elector satisfies the requirements of subsection 2.
A county clerk shall not require an elector to present evidence, including, without limitation, a court order or any other document, to prove that the elector satisfies the requirements of subsection 2.
(1) By mail is the fourth Tuesday preceding the primary election, presidential preference primary election or general election.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 30 – election, presidential preference primary election or generaly election.
(1) By mail is the second Tuesday preceding the recall or special election.
special election.l is the second Tuesday preceding the recall or (2) By appearing in person at the office of the county clerk or, if open, a county facility designated pursuant to NRS 293.5035, is :
(2) By appearing in person at the office of the county clerk or, if open, a county facility designated pursuant to NRS 293.5035, is :
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive, after the deadlines for the close of registration for a primary election, presidential preference primary election or general - *AB534_R1* – 30 – election set forth in subsection 1, no person may register to vote for the election.
Except as otherwise provided in NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive, after the deadlines for the close of registration for a election set forth in subsection 1, no person may register to vote for the election.
and (2) If the county clerk has designated a county facility pursuant to NRS 293.5035, the location of that facility.
and - 83rd Session (2025) – 31 – pursuant to NRS 293.5035, the location of that facility.cility If no such newspaper is published in the county, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in the nearest county in this State.
 If no such newspaper is published in the county, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation published in the nearest county in this State.
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NRS 293.5727 is hereby amended to read as follows:
The authorized employee shall check the application for completeness and verify the information required by the application.
The authorized employee shall required by the application.
Each application must include a duplicate copy or receipt to be retained by the applicant upon - *AB534_R1* – 31 – completion of the form.
Each application must include aation duplicate copy or receipt to be retained by the applicant upon completion of the form.
The applications must be forwarded daily during the 2 weeks immediately preceding the last [day to register to vote by mail pursuant to NRS 293.560 or 293C.527, as applicable.] date that the county clerk is required to accept such an application pursuant to subsection 5.
The applications must be forwarded daily during the 2 weeks immediately preceding the last [day to register to vote by mail pursuant to NRS 293.560 or - 83rd Session (2025) – 32 – accept such an application pursuant to subsection 5.
4.
is required to 4.
or (2) If there is not a period for early voting, the last day to register to vote by mail pursuant to NRS 293.560 or 293C.527, as applicable, if the county clerk receives the application not later than 5 days after that date.
or (2) If there is not a period for early voting, the last day to register to vote by mail pursuant to NRS 293.560 or 293C.527, as if the county clerk receives the application not later than 5 days after that date.
If the applicant has not provided the additional information within 15 days after the notice for the additional information is mailed, the incomplete application is void.
If the applicant has not provided the additional information within 15 days incomplete application is void.
- *AB534_R1* – 32 – 7.
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The county clerk shall use any form submitted to the Department to correct information on a driver’s license or identification card to correct information on a previous application to preregister or register unless the person indicates on the form that the correction is not to be used for the purposes of preregistration or voter registration.
The county clerk shall use any form submitted to the Department to correct information on a driver’s license or identification card to correct information on a previous application to preregister or register unless the person indicates on the form that the correction is not to be used for the purposes of preregistration or - 83rd Session (2025) – 33 – the county clerk or, if applicable, to the registrar of voters of the county in which the person resides in the same manner provided by subsection 3 for applications to preregister or register to vote.
The Department shall forward each such form to the county clerk or, if applicable, to the registrar of voters of the county in which the person resides in the same manner provided by subsection 3 for applications to preregister or register to vote.
and (c) Provide for the transfer of the completed applications of preregistration or registration from the Department to the appropriate county clerk.
and preregistration or registration from the Department to theons of appropriate county clerk.
or (b) Section 302 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, 52 U.S.C.
or (b) Section 302 of the Help America Vote Act of 2002, 52 U.SSec.
§ 21082, as amended.
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- *AB534_R1* – 33 – 2.
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or (b) The system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671.
or - 83rd Session (2025) – 34 – NRS 293.671.ystem established by the Secretary of State pursuant to If the county or city clerk authorizes the use of both methods, the county or city clerk may limit the use of one method to circumstances when the other method is not reasonably available.
 If the county or city clerk authorizes the use of both methods, the county or city clerk may limit the use of one method to circumstances when the other method is not reasonably available.
If a registered voter casts a [provisional] conditional ballot in the election pursuant to this section, the [provisional] conditional ballot is subject to final verification in accordance with the procedures that apply to other [provisional] conditional ballots cast in the election pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive.
If a registered voter casts a [provisional] conditional ballot in the election pursuant to this section, the [provisional] conditional ballot is subject to final verification in accordance with the in the election pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive.
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cast Sec.
(1) A polling place established pursuant to NRS 293.3072 or 293C.3032 in the county or city, as applicable, in which the elector is eligible to vote;
293C.3032 in the county or city, as applicable, in which the elector is eligible to vote;
- *AB534_R1* – 34 – (b) Inform an election board officer that, before appearing at the polling place, the elector submitted an application to register to vote by computer using the system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671;
(b) Inform an election board officer that, before appearing at the polling place, the elector submitted an application to register to vote - 83rd Session (2025) – 35 – pursuant to NRS 293.671;
and (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, provide his or her current and valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles which shows his or her physical address as proof of the elector’s identity and residency.
and established by the Secretary of State (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, provide his or her current and valid driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles which shows his or her physical address as proof of the elector’s identity and residency.
(d) A paycheck;
and (2) The verification of the elector’s identity and residency pursuant to this section.
and pursuant to this section.on of the elector’s identity and residency (b) After the elector is deemed to be conditionally registered to vote at the polling place pursuant to paragraph (a), the elector:
(b) After the elector is deemed to be conditionally registered to vote at the polling place pursuant to paragraph (a), the elector:
and (3) Must vote by casting a [provisional] conditional ballot, unless it is verified, at that time, that the elector is qualified to - *AB534_R1* – 35 – register to vote and to cast a regular ballot in the election at that polling place.
and (3) Must vote by casting a [provisional] conditional ballot, unless it is verified, at that time, that the elector is qualified to - 83rd Session (2025) – 36 – polling place.te and to cast a regular ballot in the election at that Sec.
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(1) A paper application;
(2) The system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671.
or (2) The system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671.
(a) A military identification card;
(h) A property tax statement;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 37 – (i) Any other document issued by a governmental agency.
or (i) Any other document issued by a governmental agency.
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and (3) Must vote by casting a [provisional] conditional ballot, unless it is verified, at that time, that the elector is qualified to register to vote and to cast a regular ballot in the election at that polling place.
and (3) Must vote by casting a [provisional] conditional ballot, unless it is verified, at that time, that the elector is qualified to polling place.te and to cast a regular ballot in the election at that Sec.
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(1) A paper application;
(2) The system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671.
or (2) The system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 38 – Department of Motor Vehicles to the elector does not have the by the elector’s current residential address, the following documents may be used to establish the residency of the elector if the current residential address of the elector, as indicated on his or her application to register to vote, is displayed on the document:
If the driver’s license or identification card issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles to the elector does not have the elector’s current residential address, the following documents may be used to establish the residency of the elector if the current - *AB534_R1* – 37 – residential address of the elector, as indicated on his or her application to register to vote, is displayed on the document:
or (i) Any other document issued by a governmental agency.
or 4.) ASubject to final verification, if an elector registers to vote in person at a polling place pursuant to this section:
4.
Subject to final verification, if an elector registers to vote in person at a polling place pursuant to this section:
293.5852 If a person casts a [provisional] conditional ballot pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive, the [provisional] conditional ballot must include all offices, candidates and measures upon which the person would have been entitled to vote if the person had cast a regular ballot.
pursuant to NRS 293.5772 to 293.5887, inclusive, the [provisional] conditional ballot must include all offices, candidates and measures upon which the person would have been entitled to vote if the person had cast a regular ballot.
(a) Carrying out final verification to verify and determine whether a person who cast a [provisional] conditional ballot was qualified to register to vote and to cast the ballot in the election;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 39 – (a) Carrying out final verification to verify and determine whether a person who cast a [provisional] conditional ballot was qualified to register to vote and to cast the ballot in the election;
and (b) Keeping each [provisional] conditional ballot separate from other ballots until such final verification.
and (b) Keeping each [provisional] conditional ballot separate from oth2.
2.
baFor the purposes of final verification:
For the purposes of final verification:
(a) The Secretary of State shall verify that an elector has voted in the election in only one county or city, as applicable, and provide each county and city clerk with a copy of the verification report;
- *AB534_R1* – 38 – (a) The Secretary of State shall verify that an elector has voted in the election in only one county or city, as applicable, and provide each county and city clerk with a copy of the verification report;
2.
while protecting the confidentiality and integrity of personal information contained therein.
The free access system must ensure secrecy of the ballot while protecting the confidentiality and integrity of personal information contained therein.
(b) Accept from any voter a ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter, other than a mail ballot or military-overseas ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title.
(b) Accept from any voter a ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter, other than a mail ballot or military-overseas ballot - 83rd Session (2025) – 40 – prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title.
(d) Apply for or receive a ballot at any election precinct or district other than one at which the person is entitled to vote.
district other than one at which the person is entitled to vote.
(e) Show his or her ballot to another person, after voting, so as to reveal any of his or her votes on the ballot, other than on his or - *AB534_R1* – 39 – her mail ballot or military-overseas ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title.
(e) Show his or her ballot to another person, after voting, so as to reveal any of his or her votes on the ballot, other than on his or her mail ballot or military-overseas ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title.
(b) Deliver to an election board officer in the course of the election board officer’s official duties any ballot other than the one received.
(b) Deliver to an election board officer in the course of the election board officer’s official duties any ballot other than the one rec(c) Place any mark upon his or her ballot by which it may afterward be identified as the one that he or she voted, other than any such mark that is permitted to be placed on a mail ballot or military-overseas ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title.
(c) Place any mark upon his or her ballot by which it may afterward be identified as the one that he or she voted, other than any such mark that is permitted to be placed on a mail ballot or military-overseas ballot prepared by or on behalf of the voter with his or her authorization pursuant to this title.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, it is unlawful inside a polling place, within 100 feet from the entrance to the building or other structure in which a polling place is located, inside the area of a county or city jail where a person detained in the jail may vote or within 100 feet from the entrance of the area in a jail where a person detained in the jail may vote:
Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, it is unlawful inside a polling place, within 100 feet from the entrance to the building or other structure in which a polling place is located, - 83rd Session (2025) – 41 – jail may vote or within 100 feet from the entrance of the area in a the jail where a person detained in the jail may vote:
The county clerk or registrar of voters shall ensure that, at the outer limits of the area within which electioneering is prohibited, - *AB534_R1* – 40 – notices are continuously posted on which are printed in large letters “Distance Marker:
The county clerk or registrar of voters shall ensure that, at the outer limits of the area within which electioneering is prohibited, notices are continuously posted on which are printed in large letters “Distance Marker:
(b) Placed on a window or door of the polling place or a freestanding sign;
(b) Placed on a window or door of the polling place or a fre(c) Visible to a person approaching the outer limits of the area within which electioneering is prohibited pursuant to subsection 1.
and (c) Visible to a person approaching the outer limits of the area within which electioneering is prohibited pursuant to subsection 1.
5.
for or against a candidate, ballot question or political party by:g (a) Posting signs relating to the support of or opposition to a candidate, ballot question or political party;
As used in this section, “electioneering” means campaigning for or against a candidate, ballot question or political party by:
(a) Posting signs relating to the support of or opposition to a candidate, ballot question or political party;
(d) Buying, selling, wearing or displaying any badge, button or other insigne which expressly refers to any political party or a candidate or ballot question to be voted upon at that election;
- 83rd Session (2025) – 42 – (d) Buying, selling, wearing or displaying any badge, button or other insigne which expressly refers to any political party or a candidate or ballot question to be voted upon at that election;
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thereto a new section to read as follows:
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amended by adding If the board of county commissioners of any county or the city council or other governing body of any city terminates a contract for the lease or use of a mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device which is currently used in any election, that termination is provisional and does not become final unless the board of county commissioners, city council or other governing body:
Chapter 293B of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:
1.
If the board of county commissioners of any county or the city council or other governing body of any city terminates a contract for the lease or use of a mechanical voting system or mechanical recording device which is currently used in any election, that termination is provisional and does not become final unless the board of county commissioners, city council or other governing body:
- *AB534_R1* – 41 – 1.
293B.105 The board of county commissioners of any county or the city council or other governing body of any city [may] :
293B.105 The board of county commissioners of any county or the1.ityMay purchase and adopt for use at elections any mechanical voting system and mechanical recording device [.
1.
May purchase and adopt for use at elections any mechanical voting system and mechanical recording device [.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 43 – 293B.130 NRS 1.
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Before any election , [where a mechanicals:
NRS 293B.130 is hereby amended to read as follows:
voting system is to be used,] the county clerk shall prepare or cause to be prepared a computer program on cards, tape or other material suitable for use with the computer or counting device to be employed for counting the votes cast.
293B.130 1.
Before any election , [where a mechanical voting system is to be used,] the county clerk shall prepare or cause to be prepared a computer program on cards, tape or other material suitable for use with the computer or counting device to be employed for counting the votes cast.
or (3) A general election, - *AB534_R1* – 42 – the total votes, other than mail ballots, must be accumulated by precinct.
or (3) A general election, the total votes, other than mail ballots, must be accumulated by pre(d) The computer or counting device must halt or indicate by appropriate signal if a ballot is encountered which lacks a code identifying the precinct in which it was voted and, in a primary election or presidential preference primary election, identifying the major political party of the voter.
(d) The computer or counting device must halt or indicate by appropriate signal if a ballot is encountered which lacks a code identifying the precinct in which it was voted and, in a primary election or presidential preference primary election, identifying the major political party of the voter.
293B.150 Not earlier than [2] 6 weeks before and not later than 5 p.m.
293B.150 Not earlier than [2] 6 weeks before and not later than p.m.
1.
votes electronically, if any;
The mechanical recording device which directly records votes electronically, if any;
orevice which directly records 2.
or 2.
After the completion of the last logic and accuracy test, the programs used, if any, and the logic and accuracy test ballots and the official ballots shall be sealed, retained and disposed of in the manner provided in NRS 293.391 or 293C.390 for other ballots.
After the completion of the last logic and accuracy test, the programs used, if any, and the logic and accuracy test ballots and the official ballots shall be sealed, retained and - 83rd Session (2025) – 44 – disposed of in the manner provided in NRS 293.391 or 293C.390 for other ballots.
All of the materials preserved pursuant to subsection 1 which are deposited with the county clerk are subject to inspection in an election accuracy audit that is conducted in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 293.394.
All of the materials preserved pursuant to subsection 1 which are deposited with the county clerk are subject to inspection the regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 293.394.in accordance with Sec.
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58 and 59.
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Except as otherwise provided in this section, the city clerk shall prepare and distribute to each active registered voter in the city and each person who registers to vote or updates his or - *AB534_R1* – 43 – her voter registration information not later than the 14 days before the election a mail ballot for every election.
Except as otherwise provided in this section, the city clerk shall prepare and distribute to each active registered voter in the city and each person who registers to vote or updates his or her voter registration information not later than the 14 days before the election a mail ballot for every election.
The city clerk shall allow a voter to elect not to receive a mail ballot pursuant to this section by submitting to the city clerk a written notice in the form prescribed by the city clerk which must be received by the city clerk not later than 60 days before the day of the election.
The city clerk shall allow a voter to elect not to receive a mail ballot pursuant to this section by submitting to the city clerk a written notice in the form prescribed by the city clerk which must be election.by the city clerk not later than 60 days before the day of the 3.
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and (2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), resides outside the State, not later than 40 days before the election.
and - 83rd Session (2025) – 45 – outside the State, not later than 40 days before the election.des (b) Each active registered voter who registers to vote after the dates set for distributing mail ballots pursuant to paragraph (a) but who is eligible to receive a mail ballot pursuant to subsection 1, not later than 13 days before the election.
(b) Each active registered voter who registers to vote after the dates set for distributing mail ballots pursuant to paragraph (a) but who is eligible to receive a mail ballot pursuant to subsection 1, not later than 13 days before the election.
Any untimely legal action which would prevent the mail ballot from being distributed to any voter pursuant to this section is moot and of no effect.
Any untimely legal action which would prevent the mail ballot from being distributed to any voter pursuant to this section is mooSec.
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The mail ballot central counting board [may] shall begin counting the received mail ballots 15 days before the day of the election [.] and must process each mail ballot pursuant to NRS 293C.26333 within 24 hours after the receipt of the mail ballot unless the Secretary of State grants a waiver requested pursuant to subsection 2.
The mail ballot central counting board [may] shall begin counting the received mail ballots 15 days before the day of the election [.] and must process each mail ballot pursuant ballot unless the Secretary of State grants a waiver requestedl pursuant to subsection 2.
A waiver granted pursuant to this subsection must not authorize the mail ballot central counting board to count the mail ballot after the deadline for the completion of the count of all mail ballots set forth in subsection 1.
A waiver - 83rd Session (2025) – 46 – ballot central counting board to count the mail ballot after the deadline for the completion of the count of all mail ballots set forth in subsection 1.
(1) By mail is the fourth Tuesday preceding the primary city election or general city election.
(1) By mail is the fourth Tuesday preceding the primary city electio(2) By appearing in person at the office of the city clerk or, if open, a municipal facility designated pursuant to NRS 293C.520, is :
- *AB534_R1* – 45 – (2) By appearing in person at the office of the city clerk or, if open, a municipal facility designated pursuant to NRS 293C.520, is :
(b) If a recall or special city election is not held on the same day as a primary city election or general city election, the last day to register to vote for the recall or special city election [by any method of registration] :
(b) If a recall or special city election is not held on the same day as a primary city election or general city election, the last day to of registration] :or the recall or special city election [by any method (1) By mail is the second Tuesday preceding the recall or special city election.
(1) By mail is the second Tuesday preceding the recall or special city election.
(I) If there is a period for early voting for the recall or special city election, the day before the first day of the period for early voting by personal appearance for the recall or special city election;
(I) If there is a period for early voting for the recall or special city election, the day before the first day of the period for - 83rd Session (2025) – 47 – early voting by personal appearance for the recall or special city election;
or (II) If there is not a period for early voting for the recall or special city election, the third Saturday preceding the recall or special city election.
or (II) If there is not a period for early voting for the recall or special city election, the third Saturday preceding the recall or special(3) By computer using the system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671 is the day of the recall or special city election.
(3) By computer using the system established by the Secretary of State pursuant to NRS 293.671 is the day of the recall or special city election.
- *AB534_R1* – 46 – If no newspaper is of general circulation in that city, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation in the nearest city in this State.
If no newspaper is of general circulation in that city, the publication may be made in a newspaper of general circulation in the nearest city in this State.
(b) The notice must be published once each week for 4 consecutive weeks next preceding the day on which the last method of registration for the election, as set forth in subsection 1, will be closed.
(b) The notice must be published once each week for 4 consecutive weeks next preceding the day on which the last method of registration for the election, as set forth in subsection 1, will be clo4.d.
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(c) The computer or counting device must halt or indicate by appropriate signal if a ballot is encountered that lacks a code identifying the precinct in which it was voted.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 48 – (c) The computer or counting device must halt or indicate by appropriate signal if a ballot is encountered that lacks a code identifying the precinct in which it was voted.
The program must be prepared under the supervision of the accuracy certification board appointed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 293B.140.
The program must be prepared under the supervision of the NRS 293B.140.ification board appointed pursuant to the provisions of 3.
3.
- *AB534_R1* – 47 – 5.
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Before a petition for initiative or referendum is filed with the Secretary of State, the petitioners must submit to each county clerk for verification pursuant to NRS 293.1276 to 293.1279, inclusive, the document or documents which were circulated for signature within the clerk’s county.
Before a petition for initiative or referendum is filed with the Secretary of State, the petitioners must submit to each inclusive, the document or documents which were circulated for1279, signature within the clerk’s county.
5.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 49 – 5.
If documents concerning the same petition are submitted for verification to more than one county clerk, the documents must be submitted to each county clerk on the same day.
If documents concerning the same petition are submitted for verification to more than one county clerk, the documents must be submitted to each submitted to a county clerk for verification, the petitioners may designate a contact person who is authorized by the petitioners to address questions or issues relating to the petition.
At the time that the petition is submitted to a county clerk for verification, the petitioners may designate a contact person who is authorized by the petitioners to address questions or issues relating to the petition.
The subject matter of such questions must be stated concisely on the ballot, and the question printed upon the - *AB534_R1* – 48 – ballot for the information of the voter must be as follows:
The subject matter of such questions must be stated concisely on the ballot, and the question printed upon the ballot for the information of the voter must be as follows:
“Shall the act (setting out the title thereof) be approved?” 2.
“Shall the act (setting out the title thereof) be approved?” ballots, the title of the act must appear on the list of offices and candidates and the statements of measures to be voted on and may be condensed by the district attorney to 20 words.
Where a mechanical voting system is used [,] for casting ballots, the title of the act must appear on the list of offices and candidates and the statements of measures to be voted on and may be condensed by the district attorney to 20 words.
2.
- 83rd Session (2025) – 50 – 2.
A presidential preference primary election must not be held for a major political party if only one qualified candidate or no qualified candidate of the major political party files a declaration of candidacy pursuant to NRS 298.660.
A presidential preference primary election must not be held qualified candidate of the major political party files a declaration of candidacy pursuant to NRS 298.660.
- *AB534_R1* – 49 – (a) The date of the presidential preference primary election;
Where a mechanical voting system is used [,] for casting ballots, the reason for demanding the recall of the officer and the officer’s justification need not be printed on the ballot, but must be printed on sample ballots, which must be presented to registered voters upon their application to vote.
Where a mechanical voting system is used [,] for casting ballots, the reason for demanding the recall of the officer and the - 83rd Session (2025) – 51 – officer’s justification need not be printed on the ballot, but must be printed on sample ballots, which must be presented to registered voters upon their application to vote.
Chapter 225 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the provisions set forth as sections 69.4 and 69.6 of this act.
Chapter 225 of NRS is hereby amended by adding theSec.
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69.4.rov1.ionThe Secretary of State shall establish andhis act.
69.4.
administer the Voter Access Grant Program to provide grants of money from the Account for the Voter Access Grant Program created by section 69.6 of this act to eligible entities to support the administration of elections and improve voter access.
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The Secretary of State shall establish and administer the Voter Access Grant Program to provide grants of money from the Account for the Voter Access Grant Program created by section 69.6 of this act to eligible entities to support the administration of elections and improve voter access.
and (d) Any other project, program or expense that the Secretary of State determines to be eligible for the Program.
and State determines to be eligible for the Program.t the Secretary of 5.
- *AB534_R1* – 50 – 5.
On or before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit a written report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature.
On or before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Secretary of State shall prepare and submit a written report to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to - 83rd Session (2025) – 52 – the Legislature.
(b) The number of eligible entities that received a grant from the Program;
the Program;umber of eligible entities that received a grant from (c) The number of eligible entities that applied for but did not receive a grant from the Program;
(c) The number of eligible entities that applied for but did not receive a grant from the Program;
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county, city or tribal government.ection, “eligible entity” means a Sec.
For the purposes of this section, “eligible entity” means a county, city or tribal government.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 53 – Sec.
5.090 [Voting machines.] Mechanical voting systems.
5.090 [Voting machines.] Mechanical voting syst1.
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If the Board of Council Members provides for the use of mechanical or other devices for voting, such provision must be in accordance with the election laws of this State and any regulations of the Secretary of State.
If the Board of Council Members provides for the use of mechanical or other devices for voting, such provision must be in accordance with the election laws of Sec.
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Section 5.090 of the Charter of Carson City, being chapter 213, Statutes of Nevada 1969, at page 306, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5.090 of the Charter of Carson City, being.
chapter 213, Statutes of Nevada 1969, at page 306, is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Board [may] shall provide for the use of mechanical or other devices for [voting or] counting the votes [not inconsistent] in accordance with [law or] the election - *AB534_R1* – 52 – laws of this State and any regulations of the Secretary of State.
The Board [may] shall provide for the use of mechanical or other devices for [voting or] counting the votes [not inconsistent] in accordance with [law or] the election laws of this State and any regulations of the Secretary of State.
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systems.
5.080 [Voting machines.] Mechanical voting systems.
5.080 [Voting machines.] Mechanical voting 1.
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If the City Council provides for the use of mechanical or other devices for voting, such provision must be in accordance with the election laws of this State and any regulations of the Secretary of State.
If the City Council provides for the use of mechanical or other devices for voting, such provision must regulations of the Secretary of State.s of this State and any Sec.
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- *AB534_R1* – 53 – 2.
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5.090 [Voting machines.] Mechanical voting systems.
5.090 [Voting machines.] Mechanical voting syst1.
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If the City Council provides for the use of mechanical or other devices for voting, such provision must be in accordance with the election laws of this State and any regulations of the Secretary of State.
If the City Council provides for the use of mechanical or other devices for voting, such provision must be in accordance with the election laws of this State and any Sec.
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If the City Council provides for the use of mechanical or other devices for voting, such provision must - *AB534_R1* – 54 – be in accordance with the election laws of this State and any regulations of the Secretary of State.
If the City Council provides for the use of mechanical or other devices for voting, such provision must be in accordance with the election laws of this State and any regulations of the Secretary of State.
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- 83rd Session (2025) – 56 – Sec.
If the Board of Council Members provides for the use of mechanical or other devices for voting, such provision must be in accordance with the election laws of this State and any regulations of the Secretary of State.
If the Board of Council Members provides for the provision must be in accordance with the election laws of this State and any regulations of the Secretary of State.
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  1. Vetoed by the Governor.

  2. Enrolled and delivered to Governor.

  3. In Assembly. To enrollment.

  4. Read third time. Passed. Title approved. (Yeas: 13, Nays: 8.) To Assembly.

  5. From committee: Do pass. Placed on Second Reading File. Read second time.

  6. From printer. To engrossment. Engrossed. First reprint. Read third time. Passed, as amended. Title approved, as amended. (Yeas: 25, Nays: 15, Excused: 2.) To Senate. In Senate. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections. To committee.

  7. Taken from Chief Clerk's desk. Placed on General File. Read third time. Amended. (Amend. No. 909.) Dispensed with reprinting. Read third time. Amended. (Amend. No. 928.) To printer.

  8. From committee: Do pass. Placed on General File. Taken from General File. Placed on Chief Clerk's desk.

  9. Read second time. Taken from General File. Rereferred to Committee on Ways and Means. Exemption effective. To committee.

  10. From committee: Without recommendation.

  11. Notice of eligibility for exemption.

  12. From printer. To committee.

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

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