This bill amends provisions relating to voting.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- provides a process for an election officer to independently determine whether a registered voter is not a citizen of the United States;
- provides a process to challenge a determination described in the preceding paragraph;
- prohibits an individual from voting if an election officer independently determines that the voter is not a citizen of the United States and the individual does not successfully dispute the determination;
- creates a phased-in, bifurcated ballot system where:
a voter chooses whether to provide documentary proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote or before voting; anda voter who does not provide documentary proof of United States citizenship may only vote in races for federal office;
- modifies voter registration forms and requirements consistent with the bifurcated ballot system;
- establishes procedures for administration of the bifurcated ballot system;
- modifies voter registration list requirements in relation to the bifurcated ballot system; and
- makes technical and conforming changes.Statutes affected:
Introduced: 20A-1-102, 20A-2-101.1, 20A-2-104, 20A-2-108, 20A-2-204, 20A-2-206, 20A-2-304, 20A-6-105, 63G-2-301, 63G-2-302