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NJ A3701
NJ A3701Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.
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Introduced
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
In Committee
03/24/2022
03/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform an audit of the voter registration records in the Statewide Voter Registration System within 90 days of its effective date. The purpose of the audit is to identify (1) any voter registration records of persons who are ineligible to vote who successfully registered to vote; (2) whether any person who is ineligible to vote attempted to register to vote, even if that attempt was not successful; and (3) whether the procedures to ensure that a reasonable effort is made to remove registrants who are ineligible to vote pursuant to federal or State law are effective, as required under current law. The bill directs the Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to jointly develop the audit methodology, processes, and procedures to apply uniformly in each county. Within 30 days of completing the audit, the Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration are directed to issue a report to the Governor and to the Legislature containing the results of the audit, their findings, and recommendations.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform an audit of the voter registration records in the Statewide Voter Registration System within 90 days. The purpose of the audit is to identify any ineligible voters who successfully registered, whether any ineligible persons attempted to register, and whether the procedures to remove ineligible registrants are effective. The Secretary of State and county commissioners will jointly develop the audit methodology and procedures, and they must report the results, findings, and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within 30 days of completing the audit.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 03/24/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A3701 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4000/3701_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/A4000/3701_I1.PDF |
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