Bill > HJ00026

This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment in the state to allow lawful permanent residents (individuals who have been granted authorization to live and work permanently in the United States but are not yet citizens) to vote in municipal elections, including school board elections, if they meet specific criteria. Under this proposed amendment, these permanent residents would be eligible to vote in local elections if they have been state residents for at least five consecutive years and are authorized to work in the United States. The purpose of the resolution is to expand voting rights at the municipal level to a specific group of long-term, legally residing immigrants who contribute to the local community but are currently ineligible to vote due to their non-citizen status. This change would potentially increase local political participation and representation for a segment of the population that has a significant stake in community governance and public services.

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