If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes regarding the process of voter registration in Arizona. Specifically, it would require the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to submit a copy of an applicant's handwritten signature directly to the Secretary of State (SOS) instead of the county recorder. This change is reflected in the insertion of new language that specifies the SOS's responsibility to forward completed voter registrations and the corresponding handwritten signatures to the appropriate county recorder.

Additionally, the bill would make several technical and conforming changes to the existing law. It would remove outdated provisions regarding the return of completed registrations to the county recorder and clarify the information that must be provided to applicants during the registration process. The updated language would streamline the voter registration process and ensure that the SOS plays a central role in managing the signatures collected during the application process.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 16-112
Senate Engrossed Version: 16-112