Voter registration, election audit reform bills go to Murphy's desk
Both chambers of New Jersey’s Legislature approved a bill on Monday that would establish a new automatic voter registration system in the state, reforming how the Motor Vehicle Commission processes potential new voters.
The legislation would move MVC voter registration to an opt-out standard, sponsor and state Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-South Brunswick) told the New Jersey Globe.
“The bill is making it easier for those eligible to vote in Jersey to get registered,” Zwicker said. “That’s the fundamental, basic principle. Those who are at the DMV who are not registered, if they meet certain requirements, it would put them into the process to begin voter registration.”
Democrats supported the bill, but Republicans voted against it; the Assembly cleared the bill 49-25, and the Senate approved the bill 25-12. The legislation now goes to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk.
https://newjerseyglobe.com/legislature/voter-registration-election-audit-reform-bills-go-to-murphys-desk/