HB2404

THE CONTEXT: A voter registration form requires an elector to provide the complete address of the elector's actual place of residence. If the elector's mailing address is different from the residence address, then the elector must provide the complete address that the elector uses for receiving mail.

WHAT THE BILL DID: Prohibits the county recorder from providing an initial or updated voter registration card to a person whose mailing address is outside of Arizona, with exceptions.

WHY IT MATTERED: The practical reason for this bill was to set a clear legal boundary for voter registration cards instead of leaving the conduct unaddressed. It would prohibit the county recorder from providing an initial or updated voter registration card to anyone whose mailing address is outside Arizona, except for: a) persons who are absent uniformed services voters or overseas voters as defined in the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Voting Act (UOCAVA); and b) persons who are residents of Arizona and are not served by a U.S. Post Office in Arizona, and would also become effective on the general effective date. Amendments Adopted by Committee of the Whole Expands the exemption to the prohibition on mailing updated voter registration cards to include UOCAVA voters. Governor's Veto Message The Governor indicates in her veto message that statute and the Elections Procedure Manual already outline the process when a voter provides a new residential address that is located outside the state. House Action Senate Action MOE 1/31/24 DP 5-3-0-1 ELEC 3/4/24 5-2-1 3 rd Read 2/22/24 31-28-0-0-1 3 rd Read 3/27/24 17-11-2 Final Read 4/4/24 31-28-1 Vetoed by the Governor on 4/10/24 Prepared by Senate Research April 12, 2024 AN/HS/cs, rather than leave the current rule unchanged.