Demanding Citizenship in DC Elections Act

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Introduced on May 1, 2024 by William Timmons

Legislation Details

Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to require U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship for voting in municipal elections in the District of Columbia.
Defines “local election” to include elections for Mayor, Council members, Attorney General, State Board of Education members, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, and measures like initiatives, referendums, recalls, or charter amendments on a District ballot.
Mandates that individuals cannot vote in local elections unless they are U.S. citizens and have demonstrated proof of such citizenship to the Board of Elections.
Includes technical and conforming amendments, such as updating the table of contents for the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
Repeals the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and restores the laws amended by that Act to their previous state before the Act’s effective date.

Last updated 8/16/2024