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Legislature reviews tighter rules for third‑party voter registration challenges
Summary
House Bill 1223 would tighten who may file voter registration challenges, increase the proof standard, and add penalties for knowingly false challenges; supporters say it shields eligible voters from mass, duplicative challenges, while some county auditors warned it may restrict a tool they use to correct registration lists.
House Bill 1223 would revise the process for challenging a registered voter's eligibility. Key changes in the bill explained in the staff briefing include limiting who may file a challenge (the challenger must be registered in the same city or county as the challenged voter), requiring separate signed forms and affidavits for each challenged registration, permitting auditors to conduct an initial merits review before scheduling a hearing, and raising the standard of proof for challenges to “beyond a reasonable doubt.” The bill also creates penalties for knowingly false challenges and requires additional notice methods to inform a challenged voter of a hearing.
Representative Beth D'Oleo, sponsor…
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