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Last Action

Ch. SL 2026-602026-08-11

Vote Breakdown

Plain Language Summary

This bill requires North Carolina's Wildlife Resources Commission to offer voter registration forms and organ donor registry information to anyone applying for a hunting or fishing license. For online applicants, the Commission must work with the State Board of Elections to mail voter registration forms to those who request them.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this expands voter registration access by meeting people where they already are conducting official business, similar to how driver's license bureaus offer voter registration.
• •They contend it removes barriers to voting participation and makes civic engagement more convenient without creating new online voting systems.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may question whether this is an efficient use of Wildlife Resources Commission resources and express concerns about potential data privacy issues when sharing applicant information between agencies.
• •Some may argue the bill's effectiveness is limited since hunting and fishing license applicants represent a specific demographic and may not significantly increase overall voter registration rates.