2018 House Bill 5548

Authorize electronic voter registration

Introduced in the House

Feb. 13, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Julie Calley (R-87)

To require the Secretary of State to develop a system for online voter registration on its website, which would work for individuals who already have a drivers license or state ID card. House Bill 5549 would require individuals who register this way to vote in person in their first election.

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Ethics

March 15, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Sept. 25, 2018

Substitute offered by Rep. Aaron Miller (R-59)

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises details but does not change the substance as previously described.

The substitute passed by voice vote

Sept. 26, 2018

Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Elections and Government Reform