SPORTSMAN'S VOTER ACT.

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House Bill 834 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 8, 2025
AN ACT TO REQUIRE EACH PERSON SEEKING A HUNTING OR FISHING LICENSE IN THIS STATE BE OFFERED AN OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER TO VOTE AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ORGAN DONOR REGISTRY.
Intro. by Almond, N. Jackson, Huneycutt.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (Senate action) (May 15 2025)

Bill History:

H 834

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 834 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: May 14 2025 - View Summary

    House amendment to the 1st edition makes the following changes. Removes reference offering applicants for hunting and fishing licenses an opportunity to register to vote pursuant to GS 163-82.19 (concerning voter registration at drivers license offices). Instead requires such applicants to be offered a voter registration form. Instructs the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) to work with the State Board of Election to mail a voter registration form to any person applying for a license or permit online who opts to receive the voter registration form. Clarifies that nothing in the act should be construed to expand or otherwise authorize online voter registration. 

    Animals, Government, Elections, Health and Human Services, Health
    GS 113
  • Bill H 834 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Apr 8 2025 - View Summary

    Requires that each person applying for a hunting or fishing license issued by the Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) under Article 21 of GS Chapter 113 be offered an opportunity to register to vote and to participate in the online Organ Donor Registry in GS 113-275. Requires the WRC, after consulting with the State Board of Elections and the Division of Motor Vehicles, to adopt rules to enforce the act. Applies to licenses issued under GS Chapter 113 on or after July 1, 2025. 

    Animals, Government, Elections, Health and Human Services, Health
    GS 113
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