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Committee hears testimony for and against optional party preference on registration
Summary
Sen. Trevis said SB129 would let voters voluntarily add party preference to voter-registration records and precinct lists, effective Jan. 1, 2026; tribal representatives and longtime party operatives opposed, citing privacy burdens and partisan advantage, while the Secretary of State's office provided technical context.
Sen. Matt Trevis (Senate District 10) told the House State Administration committee that Senate Bill 129 would allow electors to add a voluntary political-party preference on their voter-registration forms and for party affiliation to appear on certified lists and precinct registers if present in the voter record. The sponsor said the measure aligns with existing ballot-access rules and set the bill’s effective date to Jan. 1, 2026 to allow transition time.
Opponents urged…
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