Election Day voter registration part of measure

CARSON CITY -- A bill allowing Nevadans to register to vote on Election Day drew strong reactions from supporters who say it promotes democracy and opponents who say it will breed fraud.

AB108 removes a deadline specifying residents must register 30 days before an election, or in person at county clerk offices no later than three weeks before the election.

Supporters say it helps people who move and are forced to re-register, including college students.

A proposed amendment calls for adding online registration.

Opponents said AB108 would open the door for fraud by giving people an opportunity to register and vote in different counties. They also said people should be responsible and suffer consequences if they procrastinate to register.

The Assembly Committee on Legislative Operations and Elections did not vote Tuesday on the bill.