The proposed bill 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 is reflected in the deletion of sections that outline their eligibility under the current law.

Additionally, the bill includes technical and conforming changes to existing language, such as updating references to the federal law governing overseas voters and clarifying the registration process for those temporarily absent from the state. The bill aims to streamline the voter registration process while ensuring that only those who meet specific residency criteria can register and vote in Arizona elections.

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