If enacted, this bill would update current statutes by requiring county recorders and election officials to provide free electronic access to voter registration information through an internet portal, enhancing transparency and accessibility. It would also specify that this information can only be used for non-commercial purposes related to political activities and election campaigns, while removing previous restrictions on online distribution. Additionally, the bill mandates that voting location ballot reports be made public by the last posting of election results on election night and allows for an expanded postelection hand count of ballots at the discretion of the county board of supervisors.

The bill further modifies existing language to improve clarity and efficiency in the reporting and processing of voter registration data. It introduces new provisions for public access to voter registration rolls and updates reporting requirements for the county recorder, including new deadlines and formats for submitting totals to the secretary of state. Outdated terms will be replaced to ensure the statutes reflect current practices, ultimately aiming to enhance the electoral process while preserving the integrity of voter registration.

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