Senate approves bill using SAVE to verify voter citizenship; amendment adopted, vote 34–13 Senate File 22-03 requires the secretary of state to verify U.S. citizenship for registered voters using USCIS’s SAVE system, notifies county commissioners of unverified registrants and cancels registrations that remain unconfirmed after 90 days; an amendment gave the secretary rulemaking authority. The bill passed 34–13 amid debate over SAVE accuracy and past ERIC withdrawal.

The Iowa Senate just passed a controversial bill mandating voter citizenship verification that could lead to mass cancellations of registrations—are your rights at risk?

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Iowa officials address noncitizen voting issues and seek federal cooperation Iowa confirms 35 noncitizens voted in 2024 election amid database access challenges.

Iowa's Secretary of State has revealed that 35 noncitizens had their votes counted in the 2024 election, sparking a push for stronger voter registration safeguards.

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Legislation mandates citizenship verification for voter registration in S.F. New bill requires voter registration changes based on citizenship evidence in S.F.

Iowa's new Senate Study Bill 1088 could redefine voter registration by requiring strict proof of citizenship, igniting fierce debates over election integrity and accessibility.

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State registrar to issue voter ID cards for registered voters without identification State registrar compares voter registration with transportation files for voter ID issuance.

Iowa Senate Study Bill 1088 could change the voting landscape dramatically by tightening voter registration and citizenship verification, sparking fierce debates about election integrity and potential voter suppression.

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State Legislature amends voter registration rules on noncitizen status Legislation updates voter ID requirements and registration status for noncitizen registrants.

Iowa's new voter registration proposal could redefine election integrity, but at what cost to eligible voters?

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