Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.
Impact
This legislation is set to reinforce the mechanisms surrounding voter registration by requiring a comprehensive review of current records. Its main objectives are to identify any registrations of ineligible individuals, detect any attempted registrations by such persons, and assess the effectiveness of existing procedures intended to remove ineligible voters. By enforcing an audit, the bill seeks to enhance the transparency and reliability of the voter registration process, thereby aiming to bolster public confidence in electoral outcomes.
Summary
Senate Bill S2560 mandates the Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration in New Jersey to conduct an audit of voter registration records within the Statewide Voter Registration System. The bill requires this audit to take place within 90 days following its effective date, aiming to ensure the integrity of voter registrations and eliminate ineligible individuals from voting rolls. It highlights the importance of maintaining accurate voter records and assures compliance with both federal and state laws regarding voter eligibility.
Contention
While many lawmakers may view this bill as a crucial step towards guaranteeing electoral integrity, it may also raise concerns regarding voter suppression. Critics could argue that such audits could disproportionately affect marginalized communities, creating barriers to legitimate voter registration. Additionally, there might be debates on whether the resources allocated for these audits could be better utilized to improve voter outreach and education programs, thus ensuring a more inclusive electoral process.
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Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.
Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.
Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.
Requires Secretary of State and county commissioners of registration to perform audit of voter registration records in Statewide Voter Registration System.
Provides additional ways for transferring deceased voter's record to Statewide voter registration system's death file; requires Secretary of State match registration system with Social Security Administration deceased persons database.
Provides additional ways for transferring deceased voter's record to Statewide voter registration system's death file; requires Secretary of State match registration system with Social Security Administration deceased persons database.
Provides additional ways for transferring deceased voter's record to Statewide voter registration system's death file; requires Secretary of State match registration system with Social Security Administration deceased persons database.
Provides for agreement between Secretary of State and AOC to match information in Statewide voter registration system with certain jury records in order to identify and remove ineligible non-citizen voter registrants from system.
Provides for agreement between Secretary of State and AOC to match information in Statewide voter registration system with certain jury records in order to identify and remove ineligible non-citizen voter registrants from system.
Provides for agreement between Secretary of State and AOC to match information in Statewide voter registration system with certain jury records in order to identify and remove ineligible non-citizen voter registrants from system.
Provides for agreement between Secretary of State and AOC to match information in Statewide voter registration system with certain jury records in order to identify and remove ineligible non-citizen voter registrants from system.