AZ SB1342

Requires automatic voter registration for individuals applying for or renewing a driver license beginning January 1, 2017, unless they affirmatively opt out of the registration process.

Mandates that the Department of Transportation and Secretary of State adopt rules to implement automatic voter registration at driver license offices, bringing license and voter registration forms into substantial conformity.

Requires the Department of Transportation to provide applicants with information about voting eligibility requirements, penalties for false registration, and statements that registration decisions and office location remain confidential.

Establishes a process where the Department of Transportation transfers driver license information to county recorders, who then verify residency and eligibility before placing applicants on voter registration rolls.

Requires the Department of Transportation to return completed registrations to county recorders within five days of receipt.