If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding voter registration in Arizona by removing the eligibility for U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States to register and vote using the federal write-in early ballot. Specifically, the bill would delete the existing provisions that allow these individuals to register if their parent is a U.S. citizen registered to vote in Arizona. This change would apply regardless of the parent's voting status, effectively disqualifying this group from participating in elections in Arizona.

Additionally, the bill would make technical and conforming changes to the language of the statutes, including updates to references to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act. It would also clarify that registration for overseas voters can occur at any time before 7:00 p.m. on election day, but only for those temporarily absent from the state. Overall, the bill aims to tighten voter registration requirements and ensure that only those with a direct connection to Arizona through residency can vote.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-103, 16-593, 99-410, 108-375, 16-543.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-103, 16-593, 99-410, 108-375, 16-543.02