Utah House Democrats

Representative Chavez-Houck’s H.B. 161, Voter Registration Amendments passed the House unanimously Thursday, Feb 25th. This bill authorizes the lieutenant governor to compare the statewide voter registration database with information submitted by a registered voter to a state agency to identify a change of name or address. The bill requires the lieutenant governor to establish measures to ensure the accuracy of a voter registration record, and notify the county clerk of a change of name or address. Finally, the bill requires the county clerk to update the voter registration record and notify the registered voter.

The bill will now move on to the Senate.