The proposed bill would update current statutes by requiring the county recorder to provide public access to voter registration rolls through an internet portal at no charge, thereby eliminating any associated fees (E). It would also mandate that county election officials send data from the county voting location ballot report to the election department at the end of election day, ensuring this information is available as a public record (Notwithstanding any other law...). Additionally, the bill would enhance the clarity and efficiency of reporting and handling voter registration data, including updates to the timeline for delivering precinct lists and allowing electronic access to voter registration information (F). Moreover, the bill would reinforce restrictions on the use of voter registration information by specifying that it can only be used for non-commercial purposes related to political activities and election campaigns (G). It would also remove the existing prohibition on distributing voter registration information online, require timely reporting of voting location ballot data, and allow for expanded post-election ballot hand counts at the discretion of the county board of supervisors. Overall, these changes aim to enhance transparency and accessibility in the electoral process while safeguarding the integrity of voter information.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-168
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-161, 16-168, 16-244, 16-322, 16-407.04, 16-602, 16-821, 45-415, 45-433, 39-121.03, 103-31, 16-134, 16-452, 107-252, 16-804, 16-801, 16-803, 15-1441, 16-621, 16-248, 38-291, 19-111
House Engrossed Version: 16-161, 16-168, 16-244, 16-322, 16-407.04, 16-602, 16-821, 45-415, 45-433, 39-121.03, 103-31, 16-134, 16-452, 107-252, 16-804, 16-801, 16-803, 15-1441, 16-621, 16-248, 38-291, 19-111