SB 74 — Revises provisions relating to elections. (BDR 24-482)

Existingand (3) there is some indExisting law requires each county clerk to conduct a risk-limiting audit of the results of an election.

(NRS 293.394) Section 15 of this bill renames such audits to “election accuracy audits.” Existing law provides that certain election materials, -including *SB74_R2*the –voted, 4rejected –and spoiled ballots, must be sealed and deposited in the vaults of the county clerk.

Existing law provides that the deadline to register to vote at a voter registration agency, the Department of Motor Vehicles or an automatic voter registration agencyclerk to accept any application which is completed by the last day to register to vote by mail.mail if the county clerk receives the application not later than 5 days after that date.

Existing(NRS law293.504, requires293.5727, a293.57688) countySections clerk17, to22 acceptand any23 applicationof whichthis isbill completed by the last day to register to vote by mail if the county clerk receives the application not later than 5 days after that require a voter registration agency, the Department of Motor Vehicles and an automatic voter registration agency to notify a person who registers to vote after this deadline that in order to vote in the upcoming election, the person must register to vote by computer or at a polling place or polling place for early voting.

(1) a person at the time he or she preregisters to vote or an elector at the time he or she registers to vote, to indicate his or her political party affiliationelector orindicates that he or she is not affiliated with a party;political party or fails to indicate as such, the county clerk or field registrar to list the person’s or elector’s political party as nonpartisan.

and(NRS (2)293.518) ifSection a18 personof orthis electorbill indicatesinstead that he or she is not affiliated with a political party or fails to indicate as such, the county clerk or field registrar to list the person’s or elector’s requires the county clerk or field registrar to list such a person’s or elector’s political party as “no political party.” Existing law requires the Secretary of State to prescribe the form for applications to preregister or register to vote.

Existing federal law sets forth certain requirements for the removal of a voter from the official list of eligible voters which prohibit a state from removing the name of a registered voter unless the voter:

(1) confirms a change of residence sentoutside toof histhe orregistrar’s herjurisdiction residencein andwriting; has not voted or appeared to vote for a period ofotice time after a notice has been mailed to his or her residence.

or (2) fails to respond to a notice sent to his or her residence and has not voted or appeared to vote for a period of time after a notice has been mailed to his or her residence.

(1) authorizes a voter to update his or her voter registration county or city clerk to authorize a voter to update his or her voter registration information afterby the closeuse of registrationa forpaper anapplication election;or the computer system established by the Secretary of State.

and(NRS (2)293.5832) requiresSection 24 of this bill authorizes the county or city clerk to also authorize aan voteradditional tomethod updatefor hisupdating orsuch her voter registration information byat thea usepolling ofplace aduring paperearly applicationvoting orby thepersonal computer- system*SB74_R1* established– by5 or– city clerk to alsosend authorizea anmail additionalballot methodto for updating such voterea countyvoter registrationif informationthe atvoter aupdates pollingthe placeinformation during14 earlyor votingmore bydays personalbefore appearancethe andelection; on election day.

Section 24 further:

(1) requires the county or city clerk to send a mail ballot to such a voter if the voter updates the information 14 or more days before the election;

Finally, section 24 clarifies that all other provisions of law relating to voting in person or by mail still apply to a registered voter who updates his or her voter registration information after the close of voter registration forExistingfor law prohibits, with certain exceptions, a person from performing certain election-related actions in certain locations, including within 100 feet from the entranceelection. to a building or other structure in which a polling place is located.

Existing law prohibits, with certain exceptions, a person from performing the entrance to a building or other structure in which a polling place is located.rom (NRS 293.740) Section 24.3 of this bill instead prohibits such actions within 100 feet of the entrance to a voting area.

-Existing *SB74_R2*law –prohibits 5a –person from voting more than once at the same election.

or (2) in the same primary or general election in this State andandExisting atlaw leastrequires onea county or city clerk or other state.election official to immediately notify the Secretary of State if the clerk or official identifies or is informed of a confirmed attack or attempted attack on the security of an information system used by the clerk or official.

Existing law requires a county or city clerk or other election official to immediately notify the Secretary of State if the clerk or official identifies or is information system used by the clerk or official.

Section 26 also requires a county or city clerk or other election official to notify the Secretary of State, the Governor and the Legislative Commission of any cyber-incident or attempted cyber-incident on the security of an information system used by the county or city clerk or other election official in accordanceaccExisting withlaw authorizes certain persons, including a spouse, domestic partner or minor child of such a person, to request that personal information contained in the cyber-incidentrecords responseof plan.the Secretary of State, a county or city clerk, a county recorder or a county assessor be kept confidential.

Existing(NRS law247.540, authorizes250.140, certain293.908) persons,Sections including27, a40 spouse,and domestic41 partnerof orthis minorbill childadditionally authorize the elderly parent of such a person,person to request that personalsuch information contained in the county assessor be kept confidential.

(NRSSection 247.540,27.5 250.140,of 293.908)this Sectionsrbill aclarifies 27,that 40certain andtests 41required by existing law to be conducted before the start of thisthe billofficial additionallycount authorizeof the elderlyballots parentand again within 24 hours after the official count of suchthe aballots personare required to requestbe conducted within 24 the final ballot.fficial count of the ballots is completed, including the counting of Existing law provides that sucha informationwithdrawal beof keptcandidacy confidential.must be presented:

Section(1) 27.5for ofa thiscandidate billfor clarifiescity thatoffice, certain tests required by existing law to be conducted before the startcity ofclerk the official count of the ballots and again within 242 hoursdays after the officiallast countday offor thefiling ballotsfor arecandidacy; required to be conducted within 24 hours after the official count of the ballots is completed, including the counting of the final ballot.

Existingand law(2) providesfor thatall aother withdrawalcandidates, ofto candidacythe mustcounty beclerk presented:within 7 days after the last day for filing.

(1) for for candidacy;

and (2) for all other candidates, to the county clerk within 7 daysr filing after the last day for filing.

Existing law sets forth certain limits on making or committing to make any contributions to a candidate for office, except for a federal office, and provides that no contribution made, committed or accepted for a primary election or general election affects the limitation on contributions for a special election to recall a public officer.

(NRS 294A.100) Section 36 of this bill also provides that no contribution made, committed or accepted for a special election other than a special election to recall a public officer affects the limitation on contributions for a special election to recall a public officer.

- *SB74_R1* – 6 – Existing federal law requires a certificate of ascertainment of appointment of presidential electors to be issued and transmitted to the Archivist of the United States not later than 6 days before the time fixed for the meeting of the electors, which is the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December.

§§ 5, 7) Section 37 of thisascertainment billto requiresthe Archivist.ires the Secretary of State to transmit the certificate Existing law requires a person who is a qualified candidate to be a major political party’s nominee for President of ascertainmentthe United States who wants to appear on the Archivist.ballot for a presidential preference primary election to file with the Secretary of State a declaration of candidacy in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State.

Existing(NRS law298.660) requiresSection a38 personof whothis isbill asets qualifiedforth candidate to be a major the ballotform for a presidential preference primary election to file with the Secretarydeclaration of Statewillfully files a declaration of candidacy inwhich thecontains forma prescribedfalse bystatement thein Secretaryviolation is guilty of State.a gross misdemeanor.

(NRS 298.660) Section 3848 ofrepeals thiscertain billprovisions setsthat: forth the form for the declaration of candidacy for such a candidate and provides that any person who knowingly and - *SB74_R2* – 6 – willfully files a declaration of candidacy which contains a false statement in violation is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

(1) prohibit a counting board from commencing to count the votes until all ballots are accounted for;

and (3) require the county clerk to transmit the number of registered voters in the county and their political affiliation to the Secretarydeems certain registered voters who move after the close of Statevoter beforeregistration certaintothat elections.retain their prior residence.

Section 48 also repeals a provision that deems certain registered voters who move after the close of voter registration to retain their prior residence.

(DeletedChapter 293 of NRS is hereby amended by amendment.)adding Sec.thereto the provisions set forth as sections 1.3 and 1.5 of this act.

Sec.

Chapter 293 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section to read as follows:

(Deleted1. by amendment.) Sec.

The Secretary of State shall allow any registered voter to use the system of approved electronic transmission established pursuant to NRS 293D.200 to apply for and cast a ballot in every election where the system of approved electronic transmission is available to a covered voter to apply for and cast a military-overseas ballot if the registered voter does not have access to his or her mail ballot or is unable to go to the polls because:

(a) Of an illness or disability resulting in confinement in a hospital, sanatorium, dwelling or nursing home;

or (b) The registered voter is suddenly hospitalized, becomes seriously ill or is called away from home.

2.

The deadlines for a registered voter to use the system of approved electronic transmission pursuant to subsection 1 to apply for and cast a ballot are the same as the deadlines set forth in - *SB74_R1* – 7 – NRS 293D.310 and 293D.400 for a covered voter to apply for and cast a military-overseas ballot.

3.

Upon receipt of an application and ballot cast by a registered voter in accordance with subsection 1 using the system of approved electronic transmission established pursuant to NRS 293D.200, the local elections official shall affix, mark or otherwise acknowledge receipt of the application and ballot by means of a time stamp on the application.

4.

The Secretary of State shall ensure that the registered voter may provide his or her digital signature or electronic signature on any document or other material that is necessary for the registered voter to request and cast a ballot.

5.

The Secretary of State shall prescribe the form and content of a declaration for use by a registered voter who does not have access to his or her mail ballot and is unable to go to the polls to swear or affirm specific representations pertaining to identity, eligibility to vote, status as a registered voter and timely and proper completion of a ballot.

6.

The Secretary of State shall prescribe the duties of the county clerk upon receipt of a ballot sent by a registered voter using the system of approved electronic transmission pursuant to this section, including, without limitation, the procedures to be used in accepting, handling and counting the ballot.

7.

The Secretary of State shall make available to a registered voter using the system of approved electronic transmission pursuant to this section information regarding instructions on using the system for approved electronic transmission to apply for and cast a ballot.

8.

The Secretary of State shall adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

9.

As used in this section:

(a) “Covered voter” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 293D.030.

(b) “Digital signature” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 720.060.

(c) “Electronic signature” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 719.100.

(d) “Military-overseas ballot” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 293D.050.

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DECLARATION OF CANDIDACYC ANDIDACY OF .....FOR THE OFFICEO OFFFICE ................OF................

Party nomination for the office of ........., I, the undersigned ........, do swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I actually, as opposed to - *SB74_R1* – 9 – constructively, reside at .........., in the City or Town of ......., County of .........., State of Nevada;

- *SB74_R2* – 8 – that I generally believe in and intend to support the concepts found in the principles and policies of that political party in the coming election;

- *SB74_R1* – 10 – ............................................................

Notary Public or other person authorized to administer an oath 5 (b) For an independent candidate for partisan office:

7 D ECLARATION OF C ANDIDACY OF .....FOR THE OFFICE OF ................

For the purpose of having my name placed on the official ballot at the general election as an independent candidate for the office of ........., I, the undersigned ........, do swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I actually, as opposed - *SB74_R2* – 9 – to constructively, reside at .........., in the City or Town of ......., County of .........., State of Nevada;

- *SB74_R1* – 11 – .............................................................

(Designation of name) 4 .............................................................

9 ............................................................

- *SB74_R2* – 10 – DECLARATION OF CANDIDACY OF .....FOR THE OFFICE OF ................

4 State of Nevada 6 County of ........................

8 For the purpose of having my name placed on the official ballot as a candidate for the office of ................, I, the undersigned ................, do swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that I actually, as opposed to constructively, reside at ........., in the City or Town of ......., County of ........., State of Nevada;

that I - *SB74_R1* – 12 – understand that knowingly and willfully filing a declaration of candidacy which contains a false statement is a crime punishable as a gross misdemeanor and also subjects me to a civil action disqualifying me from entering upon the duties of the office;

8 .............................................................

(Signature of candidate for office) - *SB74_R2* – 11 – Subscribed and sworn to before me this ......

4 ............................................................

Notary Public or other person authorized to administer an oath 8 3.

If the candidate executes an oath or affirmation under penalty of perjury stating that the candidate is unable to present to the filing officer the proof of residency required by subsection 3 because a street address has not been assigned to the candidate’s residence or because the rural or remote location of the candidate’s - *SB74_R1* – 13 – residence makes it impracticable to present the proof of residency required by subsection 3, the candidate shall present to the filing officer:

The Secretary of State may adopt regulations establishing the forms of alternative proof of the candidate’s residential address that the filing officer may accept to - *SB74_R2* – 12 – verify where the candidate actually, as opposed to constructively, resides in accordance with NRS 281.050.

The receipt of information by the Attorney General or district attorney pursuant to subsection 7 must be treated as a - *SB74_R1* – 14 – challenge of a candidate pursuant to subsections 4 and 5 of NRS 293.182 to which the provisions of NRS 293.2045 apply.

United States Senator .......................................................$500 Representative in Congress................................................300 -Governor.............................................................................300 *SB74_R2* – 13 – Governor...........................................................................$300 Justice of the Supreme Court..............................................300 [Any state office, other than Governor or justice of the Supreme Court...................................................200] Independent candidate for the office of President of the United States......................................250 Lieutenant Governor.........................................................200 Secretary of State, State Treasurer, State Controller or Attorney General....................................200 Judge of the Court of Appeals...........................................200 Member of the State Board of Education.........................200 District judge......................................................................150 Justice of the peace.............................................................100 Any county office...............................................................100 State Senator.......................................................................100 Assemblyman or Assemblywoman....................................100 Trustee of a county school district, hospital or hospital district ...............................................................30 Any other district office other than district judge................30 Constable or other town or township office.........................30 Member of the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada........................................................0 Any other office which receives no compensation....................................................................0 For the purposes of this subsection, trustee of a county school district, hospital or hospital district is not a county office.

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- *SB74_R2* – 14 – (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:

The person who circulates each document of the petition shall sign an affidavit attesting that the signatures on the document are genuine to - *SB74_R1* – 16 – 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.

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Any reimbursement must be paid from the Reserve for Statutory - *SB74_R1* – 19 – Contingency Account upon recommendation by the Secretary of State and approval by the State Board of Examiners.] (b) May provide to or reimburse the county or city, as applicable, [for] the following costs for any deputy or employee of the office of the county clerk or city clerk who attends the training course required pursuant to this section:

and - *SB74_R2* – 18 – (c) May provide to or reimburse any deputy or employee of the [office] Secretary of [the county or city clerk for attending] State the following costs to attend the training course required pursuant to this section [.] :

and (3) Travel expenses.expenses,  Any reimbursement must be paid from the Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account upon recommendation by the Secretary of State and approval by the State Board of Examiners.

 Any reimbursement must be paid from the Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account upon recommendation by the Secretary of State and approval by the State Board of Examiners.

If a candidate receives one or more votes at the primary election, the candidate must be declared elected to the office and his or her name must not be placed on the ballot for the general - *SB74_R1* – 20 – election.

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Only votes cast for the named candidates shall be counted in determining nomination or election to any statewide office or - *SB74_R1* – 21 – presidential nominations or the selection of presidential electors, but for each office the number of ballots on which the additional line was chosen shall be listed following the names of the candidates and the number of their votes in every posting, abstract and proclamation of the results of the election.

(Deleted by amendment.) - *SB74_R2* – 20 – Sec.

If there is a discrepancy - *SB74_R1* – 22 – between the number of ballots and the number of voters, a record of the discrepancy must be made.] Sec.

- *SB74_R2* – 21 – (a) A vote must be counted if a portion of the designated space is darkened [or] by the voter, such a marking cannot be conclusively determined to be made in error and there is [a writing in] some indication of the [designated space, including, without limitation, a cross or check;] intent of the voter on the face of the ballot;

A notice of the destruction must be published by the clerk in - *SB74_R1* – 23 – at least one newspaper of general circulation in the county not less than 2 weeks before the destruction.

The rosters containing the signatures of those persons who voted in the election and the tally lists deposited with the board of county commissioners are subject to the inspection of any elector - *SB74_R2* – 22 – who may wish to examine them at any time after their deposit with the county clerk.

and - *SB74_R1* – 24 – (b) Is designed to limit the risk of certifying an incorrect election outcome.

(DeletedNRS by293.469 amendment.)is Sec.hereby amended to read as follows:

293.469 Each county clerk is encouraged to:

1.

Not later than the earlier date of the notice provided pursuant to NRS 293.203 or the first notice provided pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 293.560, notify the public, through means designed to reach members of the public who are elderly or disabled, of the provisions of NRS 293.269911, 293.269951, 293.2955 and 293.296 [.] and section 1.5 of this act.

2.

Provide in alternative audio and visual formats information concerning elections, information concerning how to preregister or register to vote and information concerning the manner of voting for use by a person who is elderly or disabled, including, without limitation, providing such information through a telecommunications device that is accessible to a person who is deaf.

3.

Not later than 5 working days after receiving the request of a person who is elderly or disabled, provide to the person, in a format that can be used by the person, any requested material that is:

(a) Related to elections;

and (b) Made available by the county clerk to the public in printed form.

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- *SB74_R2* – 23 – (d) The offices of the city and county clerks;

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, distribute applications to preregister or register to vote which may be returned by mail with any application for services or assistance from the - *SB74_R1* – 25 – agency or submitted for any other purpose and with each application for recertification, renewal or change of address submitted to the agency that relates to such services, assistance or other purpose;

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Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 293.5768 to 293.57699, inclusive, each automatic voter registration agency must - *SB74_R1* – 26 – comply with the provisions of the National Voter Registration Act, 52 U.S.C.

- *SB74_R2* – 25 – (a) List the person’s or elector’s political party as [nonpartisan;] “no political party;” and (b) Mail to the person or elector a notice setting forth that the person has been preregistered or the elector has been registered to vote, as applicable, as [a nonpartisan] “no political party” because he or she did not make any of the indications described in subsection 1.

and (b) Does not make any of the indications described in subsection 1 on the new paper application, - *SB74_R1* – 27 –  the county clerk or field registrar of voters shall not change the person’s existing political party affiliation that was established by his or her prior application pursuant to this section and is listed in the statewide voter registration list.

For - *SB74_R2* – 26 – the purposes of this section, an application which is personally delivered to the county clerk shall be deemed to have been returned by mail.

- *SB74_R1* – 28 – (a) A notice that the applicant is preregistered or registered to vote, as applicable.

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- *SB74_R1* – 29 – NOTICE:

- *SB74_R2* – 28 – (f) An option for an applicant to elect not to receive a mail ballot.

If the postcard is returned to the county clerk by the United States Postal Service because the address is fictitious or the person does not live at that address, the county clerk shall attempt to determine whether the person’s current - *SB74_R1* – 30 – residence is other than that indicated on the application to preregister or register to vote in the manner set forth in NRS 293.530.

- *SB74_R2* – 29 – (1) The county clerk mails a written notice to the voter which the United States Postal Service is required to forward;

- *SB74_R1* – 31 – (d) For the purposes of this subsection, the date of the notice is deemed to be 3 days after it is mailed.

The notice - *SB74_R2* – 30 – required pursuant to this paragraph may be provided as part of the notice mailed pursuant to NRS 293.57693.

or - *SB74_R1* – 32 – (2) If the person moved to a new address outside of the county, mail a written notice to the current residence of the voter not later than 5 working days after such notice is received.

The authorized employee shall check the application for completeness and verify the information - *SB74_R2* – 31 – required by the application.

- *SB74_R1* – 33 – (a) Is not required to provide an application to register to vote pursuant to subsection 1 to a person who declines to apply to register to vote pursuant to this section and submits to the Department a written form that meets the requirements of 52 U.S.C.

If the applicant has not provided the additional information within 15 days after the notice for the additional information is mailed, the - *SB74_R2* – 32 – incomplete application is void.

The Department shall forward each such form to - *SB74_R1* – 34 – 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.

- *SB74_R2* – 33 – (d) The date of birth of the person;

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In addition to the methods described in subsection 2, the county or city clerk may authorize another method for a registered voter to update his or her voter registration information at a - *SB74_R2* – 34 – polling place during the period for early voting by personal appearance and on election day.

- *SB74_R1* – 36 – 4.] shall send a mail ballot to the voter.

- *SB74_R2* – 35 –  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:

and - *SB74_R1* – 37 – (c) Visible to a person approaching the outer limits of the area within which electioneering is prohibited pursuant to subsection 1.

A person votes more than once at the same election if he or she votes more than once in the same primary election, presidential preference primary election, general election, special election to recall a public officer or special election in this State or if he or she votes in the same - *SB74_R2* – 36 – primary election or general election in this State and at least one other state.

and - *SB74_R1* – 38 – (c) Posted in boldface type at the office of the county or city clerk.

- *SB74_R2* – 37 – (h) Any state or county public defender.

and - *SB74_R1* – 39 – (2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers.

and (III) Who is employed by a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government, including, without limitation, a ranger for - *SB74_R2* – 38 – the National Park Service and an agent employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Department of the Treasury.

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(DeletedChapter 293C of NRS is hereby amended by amendment.)adding Sec.thereto a new section to read as follows:

1.

The Secretary of State shall allow any registered voter to use the system of approved electronic transmission established pursuant to NRS 293D.200 to apply for and cast a ballot in every election where the system of approved electronic transmission is available to a covered voter to request and cast a military-overseas ballot if the registered voter does not have access to his or her mail ballot or is unable to go to the polls because:

(a) Of an illness or disability resulting in confinement in a hospital, sanatorium, dwelling or nursing home;

or (b) The registered voter is suddenly hospitalized, becomes seriously ill or is called away from home.

2.

The deadlines for a registered voter to use the system of approved electronic transmission pursuant to subsection 1 to apply for and cast a ballot are the same as the deadlines set forth in NRS 293D.310 and 293D.400 for a covered voter to apply for and cast a military-overseas ballot.

3.

Upon receipt of an application and ballot cast by a registered voter in accordance with subsection 1 using the system of approved electronic transmission established pursuant to NRS 293D.200, the local elections official shall affix, mark or otherwise acknowledge receipt of the application and ballot by means of a time stamp on the application.

4.

The Secretary of State shall ensure that the registered voter may provide his or her digital signature or electronic signature on any document or other material that is necessary for the registered voter to request and cast a ballot.

5.

The Secretary of State shall prescribe the form and content of a declaration for use by a registered voter who does not have access to his or her mail ballot and is unable to go to the polls to swear or affirm specific representations pertaining to identity, eligibility to vote, status as a registered voter and timely and proper completion of a ballot.

6.

The Secretary of State shall prescribe the duties of the city clerk upon receipt of a ballot sent by a registered voter using the - *SB74_R1* – 41 – system of approved electronic transmission pursuant to this section, including, without limitation, the procedures to be used in accepting, handling and counting the ballot.

7.

The Secretary of State shall make available to a registered voter using the system of approved electronic transmission pursuant to this section information regarding instructions on using the system for approved electronic transmission to apply for and cast a ballot.

8.

The Secretary of State shall adopt any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.

9.

As used in this section:

(a) “Covered voter” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 293D.030.

(b) “Digital signature” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 720.060.

(c) “Electronic signature” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 719.100.

(d) “Military-overseas ballot” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 293D.050.

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If, in a primary city election held in a city of population category one or two, one candidate receives a majority of votes cast in that election for the office for which he or she is a candidate, the - *SB74_R2* – 39 – candidate must be declared elected to the office and the candidate’s name must not be placed on the ballot for the general city election.

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A pupil may be appointed as a trainee pursuant to this section regardless of his or her affiliation with a political party - *SB74_R2* – 40 – including, without limitation, any designation of party affiliation on his or her application to preregister or register to vote.

(c) When it has been determined that the number of ballots agrees with the number of names of registered voters shown to have - *SB74_R1* – 44 – voted, the board shall proceed to count.

If there is a discrepancy - *SB74_R2* – 41 – between the number of ballots and the number of voters, a record of the discrepancy must be made.] Sec.

(DeletedNRS by293C.720 amendment.)is Sec.hereby amended to read as follows:

293C.720 Each city clerk is encouraged to:

1.

Not later than the earlier date of the first notice provided pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 293.560 or NRS 293C.187, notify the public, through means designed to reach members of the public who are elderly or disabled, of the provisions of NRS 293C.263, 293C.281 and 293C.282 [.] and section 28 of this act.

2.

Provide in alternative audio and visual formats information concerning elections, information concerning how to preregister or register to vote and information concerning the manner of voting for use by a person who is elderly or disabled, including, without limitation, providing such information through a telecommunications device that is accessible to a person who is deaf.

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Not later than 5 working days after receiving the request of a person who is elderly or disabled, provide to the person, in a format that can be used by the person, any requested material that is:

(a) Related to elections;

and (b) Made available by the city clerk to the public in printed form.

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Party nomination for the office of President of the United States, I, the - *SB74_R2* – 43 – undersigned........, do swear or affirm under penalty of perjury that my telephone number is............, and the address at which I receive mail, if different than my residence, is.........;

- *SB74_R1* – 47 – .............................................................

(Designation of name) 4 .............................................................

(Signature of candidate for office) 7 Subscribed and sworn to before me this......

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The following persons may request that the personal information described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 of - *SB74_R1* – 48 – NRS 247.520 that is contained in the records of a county recorder be kept confidential:

and - *SB74_R2* – 45 – (2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers.

Any nonprofit entity in this State that maintains a confidential location for the purpose of providing shelter to victims of domestic violence may request that the personal information - *SB74_R1* – 49 – described in subsection 4 of NRS 247.520 that is contained in the records of a county recorder be kept confidential.

and (III) Who is employed by a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government, including, without limitation, a ranger for the National Park Service and an agent employed by the Federal - *SB74_R2* – 46 – Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Department of the Treasury.

- *SB74_R1* – 50 – (i) Any person employed by the Office of the Attorney General who prosecutes or defends actions on behalf of the State of Nevada or any agency in the Executive Department of the State Government.

- *SB74_R2* – 47 – (n) The surviving spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to (l), inclusive, who was killed in the performance of his or her duties.

- *SB74_R1* – 51 – (1) Any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclusive;

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For the purposes of determining whether a candidate received a majority of the votes cast in the primary election - *SB74_R1* – 52 – for an office for which voters were authorized to select more than one candidate, each ballot upon which a voter marked a valid choice for one or more candidates for that office shall be deemed to be one vote cast in the primary election for that office.

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(b) If the City Council has established an additional department or departments of the Municipal Court pursuant to - *SB74_R2* – 50 – section 4.010 and, as a result, more than one office of Municipal Judge is to be filled at any election, the candidates for those offices must be nominated and voted upon separately according to the respective departments.

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Each candidate for City Council must be designated as a candidate for the - *SB74_R2* – 51 – City Council seat that corresponds with the ward that he or she seeks to represent.

For the - *SB74_R1* – 55 – purposes of determining whether a candidate received a majority of the votes cast in the primary municipal election for an office for which voters were authorized to select more than one candidate, each ballot upon which a voter marked a valid choice for one or more candidates for that office shall be deemed to be one vote cast in the primary municipal election for that office.

(a) There is only one candidate who has filed for nomination for an office, that candidate must be declared - *SB74_R2* – 52 – elected to the office and no election may be held for that office.

 For the purposes of determining whether a candidate received a majority of the votes cast in the primary election - *SB74_R1* – 56 – for an office for which voters were authorized to select more than one candidate, each ballot upon which a voter marked a valid choice for one or more candidates for that office shall be deemed to be one vote cast in the primary election forSec. that office.

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- *SB74_R2* – 53 – LEADLINES OF REPEALED SECTIONS 293.365 Accounting for all paper ballots before counting of votes begins.

293.423 Recount of ballots at hearing of contest.

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