The proposed bill, HB2753, aims to enhance the oversight of Arizona's voter registration system by directing the Auditor General to analyze the statewide voter registration database. This analysis will focus on ensuring that the Secretary of State's maintenance procedures for voter registration lists comply with federal law, particularly concerning voters registered only for federal offices. The bill mandates that the Legislature allocate sufficient funds for this analysis to be conducted at least annually. Additionally, if the analysis identifies ineligible voters, the Secretary of State is required to notify the appropriate County Recorder to remove these individuals from the voter registration rolls.

Key changes from current law include the repeal of a previous statute that required the Secretary of State to provide access to the voter registration system for the Auditor General's election integrity unit. Instead, the new bill explicitly requires the Secretary of State to grant access for compliance analysis. Furthermore, the bill introduces new reporting requirements for both the Auditor General and County Recorders, detailing procedures, statistics on federal-only voters, and obstacles in obtaining proof of citizenship. The Secretary of State is also tasked with conducting an annual audit of the voter registration database and reporting on voter removals, enhancing accountability and transparency in the voter registration process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-138
House Engrossed Version: 16-138