Relating to: compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act, voter registration data sharing agreements, removing ineligible voters from the official voter registration list, and fees for obtaining the official voter registration list. (FE)
What changed between versions
Requires the Elections Commission to make a final determination on complaints alleging its own violation of the Help America Vote Act if a substantial question of material fact exists, prohibiting dismissal of such complaints.
Mandates that data-sharing agreements between the Elections Commission and the Department of Transportation, State Registrar, and Department of Corrections be updated at least every two years to verify voter citizenship.
Requires the Elections Commission to publish the results of all dismissed complaints on its website to ensure transparency.
Establishes a fee of $1,000 or less for electronic copies of the official voter registration list and allows additional fees for physical copies to cover reproduction and postage costs.
Clarifies and streamlines procedures for removing ineligible voters from the registration list, including specific rules for deceased voters, address changes, and changes in residence to other states.