House Joint Resolution No. 47 proposes an amendment to the state constitution that would allow individuals who are 16 years old to apply for admission as electors, with the right to vote granted upon reaching the age of 18. Currently, the constitution permits only those who will be 18 by the time of a regular election to apply for voter registration. The proposed amendment aims to enable 16- and 17-year-olds to preregister, ensuring they are automatically eligible to vote on their 18th birthday, provided they meet other qualifications.

If adopted, the amendment will be presented to voters during the general election on November 3, 2026. The ballot will ask whether the constitution should be amended to allow citizens aged 16 to preregister as electors. The resolution has been reported favorably by the Committee on Government Administration and Elections and is expected to incur a one-time printing cost of $35,000 for the Secretary of State in the fiscal year 2027.