The Secretary of State (SOS) must print and distribute a voters' pamphlet to each household in the state, public libraries, and other locations the SOS deems appropriate whenever a statewide ballot measure or office is scheduled to appear on the general election ballot.  The state voters' pamphlet must contain:

• information about advisory votes and ballot measures and arguments for their approval and rejection;
• statements from and photographs of candidates for statewide and judicial office;
• contact information for the Public Disclosure Commission;
• contact information for major political parties;
• a list of student engagement hubs; and
• any additional information deemed informative to voters by the SOS.

The inside cover of the state voters' pamphlet must contain a statement that:

• informs that it is illegal to vote if a person is not a United States citizen, has been convicted of a felony had not had their voting rights restored, or to cast a ballot or sign a ballot declaration on behalf of another;
• describes certain violations by voters which are punishable by a felony; and
• provides contact information for the SOS to report suspected incidents of election law violations.

PRO:  This is a simple labeling bill.  We need to remind voters that we respect our voting rights and there are consequences if you try to manipulate the process.  It's easy for new voters to misunderstand what government expects of them when they receive a ballot in the mail, particularly when there are large cultural differences.  This notice will help new voters not break the law.