SB 5192-S - DIGEST
(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Authorizes a person who is not registered to vote in this state to submit a registration application no later than eight days before the day of a primary, special election, or general election or register in person at the county auditor's office, the division of elections, a voting center, or other location designated by the county auditor, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the day of the primary or election.

Authorizes a registered voter: (1) Who changes his or her residence, within the same county, to transfer his or her registration at a voting center or other location designated by the county auditor; and

(2) To update his or her registration no later than eight days before the day of the primary or election.

Requires the secretary of state to establish procedures to enable new or updated voter registrations to be recorded on an expedited basis.

Requires a county auditor to register voters in person at the county auditor's office, the division of elections, and a voting center.

Requires voting centers to be located in public buildings including libraries.