Creates provisions for automatic voter registration
HB 702 creates automatic voter registration for eligible individuals when they interact with specific state services, such as applying for a driver's license, social services, university enrollment, or unemployment benefits. The bill requires state agencies to share eligible individuals' information with the secretary of state, who then sends nonbinding registration recommendations to local election offices. Voters can opt out by returning a postage-paid postcard within one month; otherwise, their name is added to the voter list. This system works alongside existing registration methods and does not replace current processes. The bill mandates verification procedures to ensure only eligible voters are registered.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 30, 2024
Last action May 15, 2025
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Committee
1
May 15, 2025
Committee
Referred: Emerging Issues(H)
lower
Dec 30, 2024
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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