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House approves motor‑vehicle voter registration changes to comply with federal law
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 98 to implement federal National Voter Registration Act requirements in Utah: driver's‑license and human services offices will assist with voter registration, the state tightens procedures for purging rolls and registration must be completed 20 days before an election; debate recognized federal fines for noncompliance.
Senate Bill 98, Utah’s implementing response to the National Voter Registration Act, passed the House after floor debate about mechanics, citizenship verification and federal penalties for noncompliance.
The sponsor explained the bill makes voter registration part of the driver’s license process and requires human…
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