This law aims to ensure that California's voter registration services follow the rules and requirements of the federal National Voter Registration Act of 1993. This federal act establishes guidelines for making the voter registration process more accessible and standardized across the country.

This section defines specific terms related to voter registration. A 'voter preference form' is a federal form used in the voter registration process. A 'voter registration agency' can be a state or local government department or a private entity that helps with voter registration tasks under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993.

This law states that the Secretary of State in California is in charge of overseeing how the state handles voter registration as required by federal law. It also gives the Secretary of State the power to make rules to ensure these voter registration processes are followed effectively.

This section requires voter registration agencies to follow the rules set by the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. When an agency provides services or updates on an application, it must give applicants a voter preference form, a voter registration card (unless the applicant says they don't want to register), and help in filling out the card unless declined. Importantly, if an applicant doesn't answer the question about registering to vote, it doesn't mean they don't want to register.

This section outlines the responsibilities of the California Secretary of State concerning voter registration. The Secretary must work with county election officials and registration agencies to apply the chapter's rules, create training materials, and ensure compliance with the National Voter Registration Act. If agencies aren’t following the rules, the Secretary should contact them and help improve their compliance practices. The Secretary can also review agency and county compliance and post findings on their website.

This law section outlines the responsibilities of county elections officials in overseeing voter registration services. They must work with the Secretary of State and local voter registration agencies to comply with California laws and federal laws. Specifically, they need to provide voter registration cards when requested, keep track of how many cards are distributed and returned by each agency, and support training programs for agency employees using materials from the Secretary of State.

This law outlines what voter registration agencies in California must do to comply with voter registration requirements. They need to notify local election officials about their office locations and appoint someone to ensure they follow these rules. Agencies must also maintain a supply of voter registration forms in required languages and provide annual training for staff on voter registration laws. Additionally, they can review their processes to ensure compliance with both state and federal laws.

Each month, county election officials must report to the Secretary of State how many voter registration cards they received from various agencies and their offices. They have 10 days after the start of the month to do this, using a specific form provided by the Secretary of State. Once received, the Secretary of State will publish this information online.

This law section requires voter registration agencies to allow people to apply for services online and to submit voter preferences and voter registration forms electronically as well. If a person wants to register to vote, they have options: they can submit an electronic voter registration form online or fill it out online, print it, and send a physical copy by mail. Agencies can streamline this process by automatically transferring information from a person's application to their voter registration form if they indicate they want to register.

The Secretary of State must ensure the electronic voter registration is available and can be submitted in all languages that the county offers voting materials in, according to federal law.