Vetoed by Governor Brian Sandoval

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that extends the voter registration period through the end of the early voting period.

Highlights:

• Extends the voter registration period to 5:00 P.M. on the Friday preceding any primary or general election, whereas existing law specified that registration must close on the third Tuesday (Secs. 5 & 12).

• Specifies that for the voter registration period for any primary or general election, an individual may register to vote only by completing 1 of the following actions (Sec. 5):
• Appearing in person at the office of the county clerk;
• Appearing in person at a designated county facility; or
• Registering by computer if the county clerk has established a system to authorize voters to vote by computer.

• Extends the voter registration period to 5:00 P.M. on the fourth day preceding any recall or special election, whereas existing law specified that registration must close on the third Saturday (Secs. 5 & 12).

• Authorizes a registered voter to elect to receive a sample ballot by electronic mail (Sec. 6.5).

• Requires a city clerk to issue a ballot for early voting to an individual who registers to vote in person during the early voting period and who makes an in-person request to vote early (Sec. 11).

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