The proposed bill would update Arizona's voter registration statutes by allowing the Secretary of State (SOS) to collaborate with governmental or nongovernmental entities for sharing voter registration information, while ensuring confidentiality and specific membership criteria. It would also require county recorders to implement a general maintenance program for voter registration lists, which includes sending nonforwardable mail notices to voters who have not updated their information. Additionally, the bill would replace the current prohibition on Arizona's participation in multistate voter registration organizations with provisions that permit the SOS to share confidential information with other states under certain conditions.

Moreover, the bill mandates that any voter whose registration is canceled due to ineligibility must re-register to vote and imposes new requirements for tracking and reporting voter registration maintenance activities. These updates aim to enhance the integrity and accuracy of voter registration in Arizona, establish clearer protocols for managing voter information, and ensure compliance with federal voting laws. Overall, the bill seeks to improve accountability and uniformity in the state's voter registration processes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-166
House Engrossed Version: 16-166, 16-174, 16-175, 16-176, 16-131
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-166, 16-174, 16-175, 16-176, 16-131