HB13-1135 Summary

• Allows 16 and 17-year-old Colorado residents who are otherwise qualified to preregister to vote, with automatic registration upon reaching age 18.

• Permits preregistration through online voter registration, driver's license examination facilities (effective January 1, 2014), and other authorized registration methods.

• Preregistrants can receive mail-in and early voting ballots once they turn 18 by the election date, and their voter information remains confidential until they reach 18.

• Updates voter registration self-affirmation requirements to acknowledge preregistrants must be at least 16 years old and understand the 18-year-old voting eligibility requirement.

• Appropriates $86,672 to the Department of Revenue and $26,640 to the Department of State for fiscal year 2013-2014 to implement the preregistration system; takes effect August 7, 2013, subject to referendum petition.