Nevada legislators from both parties have come together to sponsor a bill, AB148, that would require sample ballots to be sent to voters before mail ballots. The bill, introduced by Assembly Minority Leader Gregory Hafen and supported by Assembly Speaker Steve Yeager, aims to provide a clearer timeline for when mail ballots must be distributed. The bipartisan effort has gained support from both the Nevada Republican Party and progressive groups.
Currently, mail ballots in Nevada are a contentious issue, with Republicans opposing universal mail-in ballots and the counting of some ballots postmarked on Election Day but received afterward. Democrats, on the other hand, have pushed to protect existing mail ballot laws established during the COVID pandemic.
If passed, AB148 would require all mail ballots to be sent to voters living in Nevada between the fourth and fifth Monday before an election. The bill would also set an earlier deadline for local election officials to send out sample ballots. Supporters of the bill argue that streamlining the process is essential to prevent confusion among voters.
While bipartisan agreement on election law changes is rare in the Nevada Legislature, AB148 has garnered support from unexpected sources, such as the American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada and conservative groups. The bill sponsors are optimistic about its passage and its potential impact on the voting process in future elections.
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