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Senator Steven Choi, Ph.D. (R–Irvine) has introduced Senate Bill 1310, legislation to improve the accuracy of California’s voter registration system by enhancing coordination between jury commissioners and election officials.
The bill would require jury commissioners to share relevant information with the Secretary of State and county elections officials when prospective jurors indicate, under penalty of perjury, that they are not eligible for jury service for reasons that may also affect their eligibility to vote.
Senator Choi’s legislation establishes a clear data-sharing process to ensure election officials can take appropriate action. Under the bill, counties would update voter registration records when a voter has moved within California or initiate a verification process when eligibility is in question.
“Accurate voter rolls are fundamental to maintaining public trust in our elections,” said Senator Choi. “This commonsense measure ensures that information already being provided under penalty of perjury is used appropriately to keep our voter registration system up to date and reliable.”
The measure is sponsored by the County of Orange. By leveraging existing juror questionnaire data, the bill aims to improve voter file accuracy, enhance outreach by elections officials, and reduce the risk of ineligible voting, while maintaining due process protections for voters.
“Maintaining accurate voter registration records is critical to the integrity of our elections,” said Orange County Supervisor Donald P. Wagner. “This legislation provides a practical and responsible way to ensure our voter rolls reflect current and accurate information.”