If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes by adding a new section, 16-112.01, to the Arizona Revised Statutes. The new law would require the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to simultaneously transmit voter registration information to both the Secretary of State (SOS) and the appropriate county recorder upon receiving such information from a registrant. This transmission must occur directly, without going through the SOS, ensuring compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Additionally, ADOT would be mandated to send all collected voter registration information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and digitized signatures, to the county recorder within five business days of receiving a completed application or request for renewal.

The bill also clarifies that while ADOT is required to send voter registration information to the county recorder, it is not prohibited from providing this information to the SOS for other purposes. Furthermore, the legislation does not alter the existing duties of the SOS regarding voter registration and election administration. The new provisions would take effect on January 1, 2026, and include a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions would still be enforceable.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-112.01
House Engrossed Version: 16-112.01