If this bill were to become law, it would amend current statutes regarding voter registration in Arizona by removing the eligibility for certain U.S. citizens who have never resided in the United States to register and vote using the federal write-in early ballot. Specifically, it would delete the provision that allows these individuals, whose parent is a U.S. citizen registered to vote in Arizona, to participate in elections. This change would affect the ability of overseas citizens, particularly children of service members born abroad, to register and vote in Arizona elections.

Additionally, the bill would make several technical and conforming changes to the existing statutes, including updates to the language used in the registration process and the acceptance of federal applications. The bill would clarify that registration for overseas voters must be completed before 7:00 p.m. on election day and would ensure that the definitions and references to federal laws are current. Overall, the bill aims to tighten voter registration eligibility while maintaining certain provisions for those temporarily absent from the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-103, 16-593, 99-410, 108-375, 16-543.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-103, 16-593, 99-410, 108-375, 16-543.02