Prohibits information from Statewide voter registration system from being published on Internet.
Impact
The bill modifies existing laws governing the Statewide voter registration system, which is mainly accessible by the Secretary of State and specific government agencies. With the introduction of A912, voter registration information will no longer be public on the Internet, thereby strengthening the protection of voters' personal information. This aligns with broader privacy laws and sets a precedent for the treatment of sensitive data in public systems.
Summary
Assembly Bill A912 seeks to enhance the privacy of registered voters in New Jersey by prohibiting any information from the Statewide voter registration system from being published on the Internet. This legislative initiative aims to safeguard sensitive data associated with voters, effectively restricting online access to voter information and mitigating risks related to identity theft and misuse of personal data.
Contention
While the intent behind A912 is to protect privacy, there may be concerns regarding the implications for transparency and public access to voter information. Critics could argue that restricting access to voter registration data may hinder the ability of advocacy groups, political parties, and the public to verify and engage in electoral processes. Thus, a balance must be achieved between ensuring privacy and maintaining system transparency.
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.
Requires appropriate official file information on deaths in county with county clerk; provides additional ways for transferring deceased voter's record to Statewide voter registration system's death file.
Requires appropriate official file information on deaths in county with county clerk; provides additional ways for transferring deceased voter's record to Statewide voter registration system's death file.
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.
Requires enhanced review of death records two months prior to election; permits remote training for certain election workers; exempts election worker compensation from taxation and remuneration.
A bill for an act relating to entities supported in whole or in part by public moneys, including the sale of public bonds, the duties and responsibilities of the directors and officers of school boards, school districts, the department of education, the department of health and human services, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, community colleges, institutions under the control of the state board of regents, area education agencies, election commissioners and children's residential facilities, and the membership and voting units of county and city conference boards.(Formerly SSB 1111.)
A bill for an act relating to entities supported in whole or in part by public moneys, including the sale of public bonds, the duties and responsibilities of the directors and officers of school boards, school districts, the department of education, the department of health and human services, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, community colleges, institutions under the control of the state board of regents, area education agencies, election commissioners and children's residential facilities, and the membership and voting units of county and city conference boards.(See HF 370.)