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OR HB3723

Relating to registering to vote by voter registration card; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
02/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act ends the transfer of voter registration data from ODOT and the OHA to the SOS. The Act ends voter registration for those who are at least 16 years old. The Act declares an emergency and becomes law when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 68.8). Repeals the automatic transfer of voter registration information from the Department of Trans- portation and the Oregon Health Authority to the Secretary of State. Repeals the process for reg- istration of those persons who are at least 16 years of age. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill modifies Oregon's voter registration procedures by eliminating the automatic transfer of voter registration data from the Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to the Secretary of State. Specifically, the bill repeals previous provisions that allowed for automatic voter registration for individuals who are at least 16 years old through these agencies. Instead, the bill maintains a process where individuals can voluntarily register to vote at ODOT offices when applying for or renewing a driver's license or state identification card. The bill requires ODOT personnel to inform eligible individuals about voter registration and ask if they would like to register to vote, but removes the previous automatic registration mechanism. The legislation maintains the electronic voter registration system for those with valid Oregon driver licenses, permits, state identification cards, or Social Security numbers. Additionally, the bill declares an emergency, which means it will take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, emphasizing the urgent nature of the changes to the state's voter registration process.

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Referred to Rules. (on 02/27/2025)

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