The proposed bill amends Arizona's voter registration laws by establishing specific criteria for determining a person's residence for voting purposes. It clarifies that a person's residence is where their habitation is fixed, and for homeless individuals, it is the location of the county courthouse. The bill also stipulates that a person does not lose their residence by temporarily leaving their home unless they register to vote elsewhere or take actions indicating a desire to change their residency. Additionally, it outlines various scenarios under which a person may be considered to have lost or gained residency, including military service and voting in another state.

Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for the county recorder to consider various factors, such as national change of address program information and other reliable data, when determining a voter's qualification to register and vote. It mandates that registered voter addresses be verified against standards used by the United States Postal Service, and those deemed undeliverable will be removed from the voter rolls. The bill also emphasizes that a person must be an American citizen to be eligible to register to vote. Overall, the new legislation aims to provide clearer guidelines for residency determination and enhance the integrity of the voter registration process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-106