automatic voter registration
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, HB 2037, aims to automatically register eligible voters when they apply for or renew a driver’s license or identification card in Arizona. Individuals applying for these licenses will be automatically registered to vote if they meet the qualifications and don’t decline the registration within 21 days. The bill outlines procedures for the Department of Transportation and the Secretary of State to implement this system, ensuring data privacy and compliance with federal laws.
Key provisions
- Automatically registers eligible voters applying for or renewing driver’s licenses and identification cards.
- Registration occurs at the same time as the license application or information change.
- Applicants have 21 days to decline registration.
- The Department of Transportation will provide information about voting eligibility and penalties for false applications.
- County recorders will receive completed registrations within five days.
- The Director of Transportation and Secretary of State must consult annually on implementation.
- The system must conform to the National Voter Registration Act.
- Forms must be substantially similar for driver license and voter registration applications.
Who is affected
- Arizona Driver’s License Applicants
- Individuals Renewing Driver’s Licenses
- Individuals Changing Driver’s License Information
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