BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5857: Automatic voter registration

Concerning automatic voter registration.

Summary

  • Expands the voter registration process to increase opportunities for voter registration. Makes an appropriation from the general fund to the secretary of state for purposes of this act.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 27, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Maralyn Chase (D-32)
Introduced
February 27, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Budget
Makes appropriations

AN ACT Relating to automatic voter registration;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Maralyn Chase (D-32)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to State Government, Tribal Relations & Elections.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to State Government.

SB 5857 in other sessions

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