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A 4398

Relates to enacting the taxpayer voter registration act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ken Blankenbush and 6 co-sponsors

Enacts the Taxpayer Voter Registration Act, tying tax data to voter registration to guide who can register and how records are used, affecting voters and tax/election officials.

REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
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Bill Summary · A 4398

Summary: Assembly Bill A 4398 – Relates to enacting the taxpayer voter registration act

Overview

  • Bill number and title: A 4398, Relates to enacting the taxpayer voter registration act
  • Chamber/Status: Assembly bill, referred to the Election Law committee
  • Introduced: February 4, 2025
  • Legislative actions: On February 4, 2025, the bill was referred to the Election Law committee (listed twice in the official actions)
  • Companion/related measures:
    • Companion in the Senate: S 1297
    • Related Assembly measures from prior sessions: A 8624, A 4896, A 6037

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Andrew Molitor
  • Cosponsors:
    • Robert Smullen
    • John Lemondes
    • Jeff Gallahan
    • Joe DeStefano
    • Keith Brown
    • Kenneth Blankenbush

Purpose and intent (as indicated by the title)

  • The bill's title indicates it would enact the “taxpayer voter registration act.” The provided information does not include the bill’s full text, so the precise scope, mechanisms, and requirements of the act are not specified here. The title suggests a relationship between taxpayers and the voter registration process, but exact provisions (who would register, what records would be used, timelines, penalties, privacy protections, etc.) are not described in the summary provided.

Key provisions (not available in the provided content)

  • The actual text would specify:
    • Who is required or eligible to register under the act
    • How tax information or records would interact with voter registration
    • Any documentation, verification, or authentication requirements
    • Deadlines, renewal, and maintenance of registration
    • Penalties for noncompliance or false statements
    • Privacy protections and data sharing limitations
    • Roles and responsibilities of election officials and tax-related agencies
  • Because the bill text is not included here, the above remain areas to be clarified upon review of the official bill language.

Potential impact and affected parties

  • Voters and registrants: Could be affected by new registration procedures or linkage to tax records.
  • Taxpayers and tax agencies: May experience changes in how tax data interacts with voter registration.
  • Election administrators: Would implement and enforce any new registration requirements.
  • Policy landscape: The presence of related and companion measures (A 8624, A 4896, A 6037, S 1297) indicates ongoing legislative interest in the intersection of tax records and voter registration across sessions.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill is in the early committee stage (referred to Election Law). There is no information here about hearings, amendments, or floor votes.
  • The existence of a Senate companion (S 1297) and prior-session related bills suggests potential for similar or updated proposals to re-emerge in future sessions.

Next steps for readers

  • Review the full bill text and any fiscal notes or committee reports to understand the exact provisions, fiscal impact, privacy safeguards, and implementation details.
  • Monitor the Election Law committee agenda for hearings, amendments, and votes.
  • Compare with S 1297 and prior-session related bills (A 8624, A 4896, A 6037) to see how the proposals align or differ across chambers and sessions.

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

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