require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency.
What changed between versions
Added mandatory citizenship documentation requirement for all voter registration applications, specifying acceptable documents like driver licenses issued after July 1, 2025, birth certificates, passports, or naturalization certificates.
Repealed two existing voter registration sections (12-3-1 and 12-3-1.1) that are no longer needed under the new citizenship documentation requirements.
Created new 'federal voter' designation for individuals using only PO Box addresses or without citizenship documentation, limiting their ballots to only federal offices (president, senator, representative).
Amended voter registration criteria to explicitly require proof of U.S. citizenship as a condition for registering to vote.
Added requirement for county auditors to verify naturalization certificate numbers with U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
Set implementation timeline requiring driver licenses to indicate citizenship documentation after July 1, 2025, with reference to federal regulations effective January 1, 2026.