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Senate considers broad election‑law revisions, including voter‑list and DNI/ID handling
Summary
The Senate discussed first substitute Senate Bill 79, a comprehensive election‑law package covering 'active' vs. 'inactive' voter designations, optional collection of driver's license/ID numbers to reduce registration 'deadwood,' electronic transfers from driver‑license offices, and procedural changes for certification and mail‑ballot precinct thresholds.
First substitute Senate Bill 79, presented Feb. 13, would make numerous changes to Utah's election statutes aimed at modernizing procedures, reducing voter‑roll 'deadwood' and clarifying certification deadlines.
Senator Evans summarized the main provisions: define active and inactive voters to help counties manage registration lists; permit (but not require) collection of…
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