Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania House Bill HB2058

Introduced
2/23/24  

Caption

In voter registration, further providing for application with driver's license application and for preparation and distribution of applications.

Impact

The bill's provisions would affect the administration of voter registration in Pennsylvania, creating a more integrated link between driver's license applications and voter registration. By ensuring that applications for voter registration are included within the driver's license application process, it is expected that this approach will simplify the initiation of voter registration for citizens. The legislation is designed to minimize duplicate registrations and ensure that eligibility assessments are streamlined, contributing to a more efficient electoral process.

Summary

House Bill 2058 aims to streamline the voter registration process in Pennsylvania by allowing individuals to register to vote simultaneously when applying for or renewing their driver's licenses. This legislative change is intended to enhance accessibility to the electoral process by reducing the steps needed for registration, thus potentially increasing voter participation. The bill modifies existing statutes related to voter registration and outlines the responsibilities of the Department of Transportation in implementing these changes.

Sentiment

General sentiment surrounding HB2058 appears to favor the simplification of the voter registration procedure among advocates. Supporters believe that the bill provides a necessary modernization of the electoral process, making it more convenient for citizens to engage in voting. However, critiques may arise regarding data privacy concerns and ensuring that individuals who do not wish to register to vote can easily opt-out within this streamlined application process.

Contention

Notable points of contention include concerns over ensuring that applications contain sufficient information while safeguarding the privacy of applicants. There may also be apprehensions regarding the potential for increased administrative burdens on the Department of Transportation as they implement and enforce the new voter registration protocols. The need for regulatory clarity regarding the information required on applications may also spur debate among lawmakers and stakeholders involved in the electoral process.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA HB1771

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in registration system, further providing for departmental responsibilities; in voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration and for application with driver's license application, providing for automatic voter registration and for time and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications and for approval of registration applications; and making a repeal.

PA SB40

In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in registration system, further providing for departmental responsibilities and for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration and for application with driver's license application, providing for Commonwealth agencies and other entities and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications and for approval of registration applications; and providing for privacy and security standards for voter registration in this Commonwealth.

PA HB128

In voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration, providing for same-day voter registration and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications.

PA HB479

In voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration, providing for same-day voter registration and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications.

PA HB2701

In registration system, further providing for commission staff; in voter registration, further providing for residence of electors, for in-person voter registration, for application with driver's license application, for application by mail, for government agencies, for preparation and distribution of applications and for approval of registration applications; in records, further providing for district registers; in changes in records, repealing provisions relating to change of enrollment of political party; and, in penalties, further providing for preventing registration and for approval of registration.

PA HB981

In preliminary provisions relating to voter registration, further providing for standardized forms and for applications; and, in voter registration, further providing for preparation and distribution of applications and providing for government service facilitation.

PA HB785

In voter registration, further providing for methods of voter registration, providing for electronic voter registration and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications and for approval of registration applications; in records, further providing for general register, for district registers and for reports; in changes in records, further providing for removal notices and for change of enrollment of political party; and, in penalties, further providing for altering registration.

PA HB970

In preliminary provisions relating to voter registration, further providing for standardized forms and for applications; and, in voter registration, further providing for preparation and distribution of applications and providing for government service facilitation.

PA HB1827

In preliminary provisions relating to voter registration, further providing for definitions; in registration system, further providing for SURE system; in voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for methods of voter registration, for application with driver's license application and for government agencies, providing for same-day voter registration and for preregistration data entry and further providing for preparation and distribution of applications; in changes in records, further providing for death of registrant; in voting procedures, providing for prohibition of rejecting ballots based solely on signature analysis; making a repeal; and making editorial changes.

PA SB1257

In voter registration, further providing for qualifications to register, for government agencies and for preparation and distribution of applications; and, in voting procedures, further providing for application for absentee ballots.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.