House Bill 1310 Summary

• Authorizes the Secretary of State to conduct procedural audits of election procedures in 2023, 2024, 2026, and 2027 general elections, randomly selecting up to 25% of precincts (maximum 5) from each county without regard to race, geography, or voting trends.

• Establishes a voter confirmation notice process requiring removal of registered voters from the statewide system if they fail to respond to confirmation notices and fail to vote within a specified period (from notice until after the second subsequent federal general election).

• Requires the Secretary of State to compare the entire Statewide Elections Management System to the Department of Public Safety Driver's License Database by January 1, 2025, to identify potential noncitizens and implement citizenship verification procedures.

• Modifies Elections Support Fund distribution to allocate 100% of monies to counties (previously 70%) based on population proportion, with funds used for voting equipment, training, and security measures to protect voter information and election integrity.

• Authorizes election commissioners to receive $110 per diem for up to 5 days conducting election audits and creates exemptions from public records disclosure for citizenship proof documentation and voter database comparisons.