The bill seeks to amend Arkansas voter registration laws by opting out of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, emphasizing the state's right to refrain from federal regulatory programs. It modifies provisions in the Arkansas Constitution, particularly Amendment 51, to redefine the responsibilities of voter registration agencies, such as the Office of Driver Services and public assistance agencies, in distributing voter registration applications. Key changes include allowing agencies to provide mail voter registration applications only upon request, removing the requirement for agencies to retain records of declinations to register, and altering the information required on voter registration applications. Additionally, the bill mandates the Secretary of State to collect and publish monthly statistics on voter registration activities while eliminating the tracking of declinations.

The bill also updates various sections of Arkansas law related to voter registration, including changes in terminology and the process for registered voters to transfer their registration upon a change of legal residence or name. It clarifies that voters can vote in their new precinct if their updated registration information is received by the county clerk four days before an election. Furthermore, the bill repeals a section concerning additional voter qualifications for primary elections linked to the National Voter Registration Act and redefines "fail-safe voting" to facilitate voting for individuals who have moved within the same county without needing to update their registration records. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the voter registration process and enhance voter participation in elections.

Statutes affected:
HB 1753: 7-1-101(15), 7-7-307(b)