BILL NUMBER: AB 624INTRODUCED BILL TEXT INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Monning FEBRUARY 25, 2009 An act relating to elections. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST AB 624, as introduced, Monning. Elections: voter participation. The California Constitution authorizes any person who is a United States citizen, at least 18 years of age, and a resident of the state to vote, subject to certain restrictions, such as the prohibition of voting by individuals then imprisoned. Existing law establishes the requirements for registering to vote and the conduct of elections. This bill would express the intent of the Legislature to increase voter participation in statewide elections. Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no. State-mandated local program: no. THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. It is the intent of the Legislature to increase voter participation in statewide elections.