The bill aims to expand voter registration services by allowing various state, local, federal, and tribal agencies to implement automatic voter registration and updates. The governor, in consultation with the secretary of state, will determine which agencies can provide these services, including those that collect and store relevant personal information such as names, addresses, and dates of birth. New provisions allow for automatic updates of existing voter registrations and the use of digital signatures obtained from the Department of Licensing for voter registration purposes. Additionally, the health benefit exchange is authorized to share applicant information for voter registration, provided that applicants are notified and given the opportunity to decline.

Key amendments include the governor's discretion to designate agencies for voter registration services and the ability for the health benefit exchange to provide information for applicants whose citizenship is verified through electronic databases. The bill also introduces a new provision allowing the secretary of state to use an application programming interface for secure electronic voter registration submissions through government agency websites. Overall, the legislation seeks to streamline the voter registration process and enhance accessibility for citizens.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 29A.08.365, 29A.08.362, 29A.08.310, 29A.08.123
Bill as Passed Legislature: 29A.08.365, 29A.08.362, 29A.08.310, 29A.08.123
Session Law: 29A.08.365, 29A.08.362, 29A.08.310, 29A.08.123