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HB2442 • 2025
Requires evidence of citizenship for persons registering to vote for the first time in this state.
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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In committee upon adjournment.
Motion to withdraw from Rules failed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 30--Bowman, Chaichi, Chotzen, Dobson, Fragala, Gamba, Gomberg, Grayber, Hartman, Helm, Hudson, Isadore, Kropf, Levy E, Lively, McDonald, McLain, Nathanson, Nelson, Nguyen D, Nosse, Pham H, Ruiz, Sanchez, Sosa, Tran, Valderrama, Walters, Watanabe, Speaker Fahey; Excused, 4--Marsh, McIntire, Nguyen H, Wallan.
Vote explanation(s) filed by Dobson, Levy E.
Referred to Rules.
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Digest: The Act tells a person to show certain forms to register to vote. The Act ends the electronic voter registration system. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.2). Requires evidence of citizenship for persons registering to vote for the first time in this state. Specifies when registration of qualified person occurs. Repeals the electronic voter registration system. Relating to: Relating to providing proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote. Current location: In House Committee