Bill > HB0583

This bill establishes a process to correct signatures on initiative and referendum petitions that are initially deemed invalid by a county clerk because they don't closely match the signature on file in the statewide voter registration database. If a signature is invalidated for this reason, the county clerk must contact the individual, inform them of the issue, and explain that they can have their signature counted if they submit a signed affidavit within 31 days of the petition packet's receipt. This affidavit must confirm they signed the petition, provide their contact information, and include a space for their signature, which authorizes its use for voter identification. It also includes a checkbox for voters with disabilities that affect their signature consistency, allowing for alternative verification. Upon receiving a valid affidavit, the signature is added to the voter registration database and counted as valid, with specific procedures for handling disability accommodations. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.

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