The proposed bill would update current statutes by prohibiting Arizona from joining any multistate voter registration organization that requires sharing voter registration information, with a specified exception. It mandates that the county recorder must suspend a voter's registration status upon receiving information indicating ineligibility due to reasons such as death or felony status, and requires the voter to re-register if their registration is canceled based on ineligibility. Additionally, the bill allows the Secretary of State (SOS) to join a nongovernmental entity for sharing voter registration verification information, provided that the entity is controlled by state governments and not the federal government.

Furthermore, the bill introduces several requirements for the county recorder, including establishing a uniform voter registration list maintenance program, conducting regular address confirmation activities, and certifying maintenance activities to the SOS biannually. It also stipulates that any list maintenance actions must be recorded in the statewide voter registration system and prohibits the cancellation of a voter's registration within 90 days of a federal election. The bill emphasizes compliance with federal voting laws and mandates that the SOS can provide model forms for voter registration maintenance.

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