The "Only Citizens Vote Act" aims to modify the regulations surrounding driver's licenses, particularly for noncitizens, and to enhance the verification process for voter registration in Arkansas. The bill introduces a requirement for driver's licenses issued to individuals with valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visas to clearly display the phrase "Non-Citizen" on their face. Additionally, these licenses will not be valid for federal identification or voter identification purposes. The act mandates that election officials receive training on recognizing and refusing non-valid driver's licenses for voting, and it establishes a monthly reporting requirement for the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to provide the Secretary of State with a list of individuals holding noncitizen driver's licenses.

Furthermore, the act amends existing laws to ensure that licenses issued to noncitizens expire in accordance with the expiration of their visa status. It also includes provisions for the suspension of a driver's license if the individual is found to be registered to vote while holding a noncitizen license. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of the voting process by ensuring that only citizens are eligible to vote, thereby reinforcing the state's commitment to lawful voter registration practices.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1422 V2 - 3-10-2025 11:20 AM: 7-1-101(40), 7-4-109(e), 27-16-801(a), 27-16-801(b), 27-16-801(e), 27-16-805(b), 27-16-805(c)
Old version HB1422 Original - 2-6-2025 08:53 AM: 7-1-101(40), 7-4-109(e), 27-16-801(a), 27-16-801(b), 27-16-801(e), 27-16-907(b)
HB 1422: 7-1-101(40), 7-4-109(e), 27-16-801(a), 27-16-801(b), 27-16-801(e), 27-16-907(b)