Voter Registration Database: Electronic Registration Information Center.

AI Summary

The bill aims to establish the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) as a national database for voter registration information. ERIC would facilitate interstate data sharing to improve the accuracy of voter rolls, increase voter registration rates, and enhance election integrity. It proposes provisions for states to join ERIC voluntarily, share voter data securely, and utilize its resources to maintain up-to-date voter lists. The bill seeks to streamline voter registration processes, reduce duplication of efforts across states, and ensure more efficient management of voter records. If enacted, it could lead to enhanced accuracy in voter rolls, increased access to voting for eligible citizens, and improved overall efficiency in election administration at the national level.

• 2023-02-16: Read first time. To print.

• 2023-02-17: From printer. May be heard in committee March 19.

• 2023-03-02: Referred to Coms. on ELECTIONS and P. & C.P.

• 2023-03-29: Coauthors revised.

• 2023-03-29: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. (Ayes 7. Noes 0.) (March 29). Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.

• 2023-05-01: From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 1.) (April 25).

• 2023-05-02: Read second time and amended.

• 2023-05-03: Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

• 2023-05-10: In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to APPR. suspense file.

• 2023-05-18: In committee: Held under submission.

• 2024-01-31: Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

• 2024-02-01: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.