HB 3473
Repeals the automatic transfer of voter registration information from the Department of Transportation and the Oregon Health Authority to the Secretary of State.
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Bill overview
This bill repeals a process that automatically transferred voter registration information from the Department of Transportation and the Oregon Health Authority to the Secretary of State. It establishes a new system where the Department of Transportation can provide voter registration cards at its offices, and the Secretary of State can use an electronic voter registration system. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it goes into effect immediately upon the governor’s signature.
Key provisions
- Repeals the automatic transfer of voter registration data from ODOT and the OHA to the Secretary of State.
- Allows the Department of Transportation to provide voter registration cards at its offices.
- Establishes an electronic voter registration system.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to develop procedures for voter registration through driver’s license and state ID applications.
- Specifies how voter registration information must be delivered to county clerks.
- Updates ORS 247.017 to outline the Department of Transportation’s role in providing voter registration cards.
- Allows for electronic submission of voter registration cards through the Secretary of State’s system.
- Requires the Secretary of State to adopt rules for the electronic voter registration system.
Who is affected
- Oregon Voters
- Department of Transportation
- Oregon Health Authority
- Secretary of State
- County Clerks
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