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This bill modifies Missouri's election laws with several significant changes focused on voter registration and election processes. The bill introduces a detailed definition of "documentary proof of United States citizenship," which includes various forms of identification like passports, military IDs, birth certificates, and naturalization documents. It requires individuals registering to vote to provide such documentation, with specific exceptions for existing registered voters. The legislation mandates that election authorities reject voter registration applications that do not include documentary proof of citizenship and establishes a process for notifying applicants about incomplete registrations. Additionally, the bill requires the secretary of state to maintain a centralized, interactive computerized statewide voter registration system, update voter registration records quarterly, and develop procedures to ensure voter registration record accuracy. The bill also empowers election authorities to investigate and report instances of ineligible voters registering or voting, and allows the secretary of state to investigate potential election law violations with expanded investigative powers. These changes aim to strengthen voter registration verification processes and maintain the integrity of Missouri's election system.

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https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=327