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AB 562

Makes appropriations to the Office of the Secretary of State for costs associated with the voter registration and elections management system and connectivity of automatic voter registration agencies. (BDR S-1180)

2025 Regular Session

Provides $31.24M in state funds to modernize VREMS and connect AVR agencies, improving voter registration accuracy and streamlining data transfers.

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Bill Summary · AB 562

AB 562 — Summary (2025)

Status: Chaptered into law (2025). Introduced: February 12, 2025. Effective date: July 1, 2025.

Purpose

AB 562 provides one-time state General Fund appropriations to the Nevada Secretary of State to support the continued replacement and implementation of the statewide voter registration and elections management system (VREMS) and to fund connectivity for automatic voter registration (AVR) agencies. The appropriations are routed to the HAVA Election Reform budget account.

Key provisions

  • Appropriations (from the State General Fund to the Office of the Secretary of State, HAVA Election Reform account):
    • $27,004,162 — continued replacement of the voter registration and elections management system (VREMS).
    • $748,800 — consulting services to support continued implementation of VREMS.
    • $3,487,364 — costs for connectivity of automatic voter registration agencies.
  • Total appropriated by the bill: $31,240,326.
  • Time limits and reversion:
    • Appropriated funds must not be committed for expenditure after June 30, 2027.
    • Any portion remaining must not be spent after September 17, 2027, and must be reverted to the originating fund on or before September 17, 2027.

Who is affected

  • Primary recipient: Office of the Secretary of State (Nevada).
  • Indirectly affected: county election officials, state and local agencies participating in automatic voter registration, and Nevada voters (through system modernization and improved AVR connectivity).
  • Fiscal impact: Appropriation from the State General Fund. The bill’s fiscal note indicates no effect on local government.

Intent and expected impact

  • Facilitate modernization and statewide centralization of voter registration and election management (VREMS), increasing transparency and accuracy of voter rolls.
  • Fund consulting support to ensure smooth implementation and operational readiness.
  • Establish or expand electronic connectivity between AVR sources (e.g., DMV, other agencies) and the statewide voter registration system to streamline registration workflows and reduce manual data transfer.

Procedural/timeline notes

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2025.
  • Spending and commitment deadlines: June 30, 2027 (commitments); September 17, 2027 (final expenditures and reversion).
  • Enactment: enacted into law during the 2025 session (chaptered 2025).

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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