BILL ANALYSIS �
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 1817 (Gomez)
As Amended May 14, 2014
Majority vote
ELECTIONS 5-1
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|Ayes:|Fong, Bonta, Hall, Perea, | | |
| |Rodriguez | | |
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|Nays:|Donnelly | | |
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SUMMARY : Permits a governing board of a school district to
authorize a high school pupil, 16 years of age or older, to
register any qualified individual to vote on his or her high
school campus during high school voter weeks, or any other time
deemed appropriate by the governing board. Allows a pupil to
pre-register individuals younger than 18 years of age to vote
when the ability to pre-register goes into effect pursuant to
existing law.
EXISTING LAW :
1)Provides that the last two full weeks in April and the last
two full weeks in September shall be known as "high school
voter weeks," during which time deputy registrars of voters
shall be allowed to register students and school personnel on
any high school campus in areas designated by the school
administration, which are reasonably accessible to all
students.
2)Permits a 17 year old to pre-register to vote, with the
registration becoming effective as of the date that the
registrant is 18 years of age. Provides that preregistration
shall be available only when the Secretary of State certifies
that the state has a statewide voter registration database
that complies with the requirements of the federal Help
America Vote Act.
FISCAL EFFECT : None. This bill is keyed non-fiscal by the
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Legislative Counsel.
COMMENTS : This bill will permit a high school pupil 16 years of
age or older to assist qualified individuals to complete voter
registration applications on his or her high school campus
during high school voter weeks or any other time deemed
appropriate by the governing board. It is the intent of the
author to empower pupils in the electoral process by promoting
civil engagement and providing increased opportunities for them
to take an early role in representative democracy.
Analysis Prepared by : Lori Barber / E. & R. / (916) 319-2094
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