The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:
1. The State of Nevada faces a substantial and continuing danger that the occurrence or existence of an emergency or disaster in this State will adversely affect the public’s health, safety and welfare and the ability of elections officials to prepare for and conduct an affected election safely and securely under such circumstances.
2. If an emergency or disaster occurs or exists in this State, the provisions of NRS 293.8801 to 293.8887, inclusive, ensure that:
(a) Elections officials have certainty concerning the procedures to prepare for and conduct an affected election safely and securely and are able to carry out their official powers and duties so that the public’s health, safety and welfare are protected and the security and integrity of the affected election are preserved under such circumstances; and
(b) The voters have faith and confidence that they can participate in the affected election and exercise their right to vote without fear for their health, safety and welfare under such circumstances.
(Added to NRS by 2020, 32nd Special Session, 21)