SENATE LAWMAKERS ARE ADVANCING A NEW AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION BILL.
SENATOR ANDY MANAR OF BUNKER HILL IS SPONSORING THE LEGISLATION, WHICH AUTOMATICALLY SIGNS UP VISITORS TO CERTAIN STATE AGENCIES TO VOTE. HE SAYS THIS WILL ONLY IMPROVE THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.
MANAR SAYS IT’S A PROPOSAL THAT’S BEEN TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING.
THE HOUSE AND SENATE PASSED SIMILAR LEGISLATION LAST YEAR BUT IT WAS VETOED BY THE GOVERNOR OVER CONCERNS ABOUT POTENTIAL FRAUD. THE REVAMPED BILL NOW MOVES TO THE HOUSE.
