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MO HB2788
Bill
Status
3/15/2016
Primary Sponsor
Sharon Pace
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AI Summary
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Secretary of State must establish automatic voter registration using driver's license information from the Department of Revenue and motor vehicle division
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Local election authorities receive non-binding registration recommendations and retain full power to verify eligibility, decline registrations, and remove ineligible voters
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Potential registrants must be sent notice with a paid postcard to decline registration; if not returned within one month, the individual is added to voter rolls
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Automatic registration supplements existing registration methods and does not replace or invalidate other ways to register
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Implementation is contingent on appropriation of funds, with effective date of August 28, 2016
Legislative Description
Requires the Secretary of State to establish a system for automatic voter registration
Last Action
Referred: Elections(H)
5/13/2016