On page 1, line 2, of the Introduced bill, delete " using the voter registration form prescribed by the State Board of Elections" and insert " and to declare an emergency"
On page 2, line 14, of the Introduced bill, after "citizen" insert ", provided that the individual is not already registered as a voter of another county of this state"
On page 3, line 7, of the Introduced bill, after "number;" delete " or"
On page 3, line 8, of the Introduced bill, after "or
(c)" insert "A consular report of birth abroad issued by the United States Department of State for the individual;
(d) "
On page 3, line 8, of the Introduced bill, after "naturalization" insert "; or
(e) Any other type of acceptable documentary evidence of citizenship permitted under 42 C. F. R. § 436. 407 (January 1, 2026)"
On page 3, line 12, of the Introduced bill, after "Service." delete "Section 4. That a NEW SECTION be added to chapter 12-4:"
On page 3, line 13, of the Introduced bill, after "12-4:" delete "Except as otherwise provided by this section, any individual is deemed to have provided satisfactory documentation demonstrating the individual's citizenship and is not required to resubmit documentation demonstrating the individual's citizenship if the individual is registered as a voter on or before July 1, 2026.
If an individual who is registered as a voter of this state registers as a voter of another county within this state, the individual must provide documentation demonstrating the individual's citizenship."
On page 4, after line 8, of the Introduced bill, insert: "
Section 7. Whereas, this Act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, an emergency is hereby declared to exist, and this Act shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval."