House Engrossed

 

same day voter registration; prohibition

 

 

 

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature

Second Regular Session

2022

 

 

 

CHAPTER 252

 

HOUSE BILL 2237

 

 

An Act

 

amending title 16, chapter 1, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 16-143; relating to qualification and registration of electors.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 


Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1. Title 16, chapter 1, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 16-143, to read:

START_STATUTE16-143. Same day voter registration prohibited; violation; classification

A. Except for a person who properly registers to vote as prescribed by section 16-103 or 16-543.02, An agency, department or division of this state or any person acting on its BEHALF and any political subdivision of this state or any person acting on its behalf may not register a person to vote on an election day and deem that person eligible to vote in that election.

B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 6 felony. END_STATUTE


 

 

 

APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR MAY 23, 2022.

 

FILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE MAY 23, 2022.