The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding voter registration and citizenship verification procedures. Under the new provisions, if a County Recorder receives information indicating that a registered voter has not provided satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship, they are required to notify the voter within 60 days. The notice will inform the voter that if they do not provide the necessary documentation within 35 days, their registration status will change to "not registered," making them ineligible to vote until valid proof is submitted. Additionally, if satisfactory proof is provided before 7:00 PM on election day, the voter will be eligible to vote in that election.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that if the voter fails to provide the required documentation after the next general election, their registration will be canceled. It also includes provisions for voters registered before January 24, 2005, who are exempt from providing proof unless they register in a different county. The bill is set to be repealed after December 31, 2026, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation.
Statutes affected: Introduced Version: 32-742.01