HB 2121 Summary

• Establishes a secure automatic electronic voter registration system requiring the Department of Transportation to electronically collect and transmit voter registration information for persons providing proof of citizenship during driver license transactions, with opt-out procedures and pending registrant status during a 14-day notice period.

• Requires same-day voter registration at polling places and early voting locations beginning with the 2024 primary election, with registration clerks present during all voting hours and streamlined eligibility verification procedures.

• Allows early ballots to be counted if received up to five business days after general elections including federal offices and three business days after other elections, with ballot tracking systems required for counties using early ballots.

• Modifies campaign finance contribution limits, reducing individual contributions to candidate committees to $1,000 for local/legislative offices and $2,500 for statewide offices, and establishes supplemental clean elections funding grants available to participating candidates.

• Mandates at least one polling place and precinct on Indian tribal lands in each county with tribal members, selected by the tribe, with civil action provisions for enforcement; also requires evaluation of risk-limiting audit protocols by December 31, 2026.