March 18, 2004 60LCB#9 NVP

Sponsored by: Jessica Bralish Journalism Senator

Veronica Crespin Arts and Sciences Co-Senator

Naomi Lopez Representative at Large

Authored by: Jessica Bralish Journalism Senator

A Bill

Bill History

According to the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement (CIRCLE), in the 2000 presidential election, only 36% of eligible 18-24 year olds voted throughout the country, and in Colorado just 30% turned out. In addition, nationally, only 51% of this demographic is registered to vote. There are multiple explanations for these disappointing figures ranging from moving often to being unfamiliar with the registration process. The New Voters Project intends to register 6,600 University of Colorado at Boulder students by the upcoming election’s deadline.

Bill Summary

This bill allows the New Voters Project to place registration sites at all of the UCSU cost centers. This bill is intended to help make voter registration more accessible to students.

THEREFORE BE IT ENACTED by the Legislative Council of the University of Colorado Student Union, THAT,

SECTION 1: All the UCSU cost centers will participate in registering student to vote through the New Voters Project year round.

The details are outlined below:

SECTION 2: Each cost center will place voting registration material in a highly visible place, near the designated main entrance or desk.

SECTION 3: Voting registration material will include registration forms, a how to sign, pens, and a return box.

SECTION 4: The registration sites will be maintained by the New Voters Project. They will check each site on a staggered weekly basis.

SECTION 5: This bill takes effect upon passage by Legislative Council and upon obtaining the signature of the Council President and the Tri-executives.

3-18-04 Passed 11-0-1

4-1-04 Passed 15-0-0

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