This bill amends the Iowa Code to enhance the voter registration process by utilizing electronic records from state agencies, particularly the Department of Transportation. Key provisions include the requirement for a separate voter registration form to be signed by each registrant for both in-person and mailed registrations. It establishes that applications for driver's licenses will automatically serve as applications for voter registration unless the applicant opts out. The bill also mandates the state voter registration commission to create schedules for transmitting electronic records and signatures to county commissioners of registration.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new automatic voter registration process based on electronic records. If an eligible elector does not decline registration within 21 days of notification, their electronic record will be considered a completed voter registration form. The bill outlines the responsibilities of various state agencies in the voter registration process, including the requirement for the office of driver services to send electronic records to the state registrar of voters. It also allows the state voter registration commission to adopt rules for implementing these changes and emphasizes compliance with state mandates by political subdivisions, regardless of funding. Emergency rules can be adopted to facilitate the implementation of this Act, which takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 48A.7, 48A.8, 48A.18, 9E.6, 48A.11, 48A.19, 48A.21, 331.557A