This bill proposes updates to sections 16-103 and 16-593 of the Arizona Revised Statutes regarding voter registration. It introduces new language that clarifies the process for qualified individuals temporarily absent from the state to register to vote. Specifically, it allows these individuals to register by completing an affidavit of registration, which must be provided by the county recorder upon request. Additionally, the bill specifies that registration for individuals covered under the federal uniformed and overseas citizens absentee voting act can occur at any time before 7:00 p.m. on election day, emphasizing that this applies only to those temporarily absent from the state.

The bill also removes outdated references to the "uniformed and overseas citizens absentee voting act of 1986" and updates the citation to the current United States Code sections. Furthermore, it eliminates provisions regarding the eligibility of U.S. citizens who have never resided in the U.S. to vote in Arizona, streamlining the registration process and focusing on those who are temporarily absent. The bill retains the existing language regarding the definition of residency and the conditions under which individuals may register and vote.

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