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NJ S471
NJ S471Permits voter registration at polling place on days of municipal, primary, and general elections.
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Introduced Session
2010-2011 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would allow a person eligible to vote to register on the day of a municipal, primary or general election. Registration on the day of an election would take place at the applicants polling place, and an applicant would be required to present an identifying document, complete a voter registration form, and sign an affidavit declaring that he or she is not already properly registered to vote, has lived in the county for at least 30 days, has not previously voted in the election being held on that day, and upon voting will not vote again in that election. A designee of the county commissioner of registration would then issue a temporary registration certificate to a qualified applicant, who would be permitted to vote by provisional ballot only. The bill also provides for investigation and verification of voters registered pursuant to this bill whose notification of voter registration is returned by the post office as undeliverable.
AI Summary
This bill allows eligible individuals who are not yet registered to vote to register on the day of a municipal, primary, or general election at their assigned polling place, provided they present an "identifying document" (which can include photo ID, utility bills, or other government documents showing name and address), complete a voter registration form, and sign an affidavit confirming they are not already registered, have resided in the county for at least 30 days, and will not vote more than once in that election. A designated official at the polling place will review these documents and issue a temporary registration certificate, after which the applicant can only vote using a provisional ballot, which is a ballot set aside until eligibility can be fully verified. The bill also mandates that election officials investigate any registrations where the mailing notification is returned as undeliverable and establishes penalties for voter fraud, including a fourth-degree crime for those who willfully register or vote illegally.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/12/2010)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2010/Bills/S0500/471_I1.HTM | 05/28/2012 |
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