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. The bill introduces a requirement for driver's licenses issued to individuals with valid, unexpired nonimmigrant visas to clearly display the phrase "Non-Citizen" and specifies that these licenses will not be valid for federal identification or voter identification purposes. Additionally, it mandates that these licenses be distinctive in appearance and printed in a vertical format.

Furthermore, the act establishes a reporting requirement whereby the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration must provide a monthly report to the Secretary of State listing individuals holding noncitizen driver's licenses. If any of these individuals are found to be registered voters, their registrations will be canceled, and their licenses will be suspended. The bill also includes training requirements for election officials to ensure they can identify and refuse non-valid driver's licenses for voting purposes. Overall, the act seeks to tighten voter registration processes and clarify the identification requirements for noncitizens.

Statutes affected:
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)