SB102

Existing law establishes the Uniform Faithful Presidential Electors Act, which: (1) provides a system for the selection of presidential electors; and (2) sets forth the duties of presidential electors. (NRS 298.005-298.089) Section 3 of this bill prohibits a person from creating or serving in a false slate of presidential electors or conspiring to create or serve in a false slate of presidential electors. Section 3 further: (1) provides that a person is guilty of a category D felony for committing such an offense; (2) provides that such a person shall be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 4 years; (3) authorizes a court to order a person convicted of such an offense to pay a fine of not more than $5,000 and repay the costs of investigation and prosecution incurred by the Secretary of State or the Attorney General, as applicable; and (4) provides that if the court grants probation to a person convicted of such an offense, the court must require, as a condition of probation, that the person serve at least 6 months in the county jail. Section 3 authorizes a person who believes that such an alleged violation has occurred to notify the Secretary of State in writing on a form prescribed by the Secretary of State. Section 3 requires the Secretary of State to investigate an alleged violation or refer the alleged violation to the Attorney General or a district attorney to investigate the violation