Signed by Governor Pete Ricketts

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that amends the election process.

Highlights:

• Specifies how persons with disabilities may sign petition; requires identification of person(s) rendering assistance (Page 2).

• Requires use of Secretary of State forms by organizations distributing voter registration applications; requires such organizations to identify selves on such forms (Page 6).

• Requires removal of registered voters upon notification by Department of Motor Vehicles (Page 8).

• Requires statement of reason for requesting list of registered voters (Page 9).

• Authorizes registered voter to request that name be confidential (Page 9).

• Requires that special election ballot initiatives be submitted to commissioner or clerk on or before eighth Friday prior to such election (Page 10).

• Authorizes cancellation of special elections, withdrawal of initiatives (Page 10).

• Exempts national party convention delegates from inclusion on ballot (Page 11).

• Requires identification of organizations distributing mail voting applications (Page 12).

• Authorizes active-duty National Guard members to simultaneously register to vote and apply for ballot (Page 13).

• Establishes “Voter’s Oath” (Page 13).

• Requires conspicuous posting of county canvassing board meeting time (Page 15).

• Prohibits acceptance of election-related private gifts, grants, donations by Secretary of State, election commissioner, county clerk (Page 17).

• Authorizes Secretary of State to reject initiative or referendum petitions (Page 18).

• Prohibits electioneering within 200 feet of secure ballot dropbox (Page 18).

• Limits political activities of foreign nationals (Page 19).

Full Bill Text