Signed by Governor Kate Brown

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends the state's election laws.

Highlights:

• Specifies that the following information about an elector is subject to inspection as a public record (Sec. 21):

• The major or minor political party with which an elector is affiliated;

• The elector’s address;

• The elector’s birth year;

• The name or number of the elector’s precinct;

• The elector’s precinct split;

• The elector’s administrative number;

• The elector’s telephone number;

• The elector’s participation history in past elections; and

• The ballot status of an elector during an election period. 

• Defines “ballot status” as whether or not an elector has cast a ballot in the election (Sec. 21).

• Defines “precinct split” as the enhanced precinct name or number used to determine the specific ballot configuration that will be received by an elector who resides in a precinct that (Sec. 21):

• Has more than one election district subdivision; and

• Requires more than one ballot configuration for electors in the precinct.

• Specifies that the following information about an elector is not subject to inspection as a public record (Sec. 21):

• The elector’s date of birth;

• The elector’s social security number;

• The elector’s driver license number; and

• The elector’s signature. 

• Specifies that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety (Sec. 23).

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