Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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SB 392: House Substitute for SB 392 by Committee on Elections - Establishing reasons for withdrawal of candidacy from national, state and local offices, concerning vacancies in the joint candidacy of the governor and lieutenant governor, requiring driver's licenses to reflect citizenship status, requiring provisional ballots be provided to persons showing a driver's license reflecting noncitizenship, require state agencies required by federal law to provide voter registration services to provide quarterly reports to the secretary of state listing noncitizens receiving public benefits.
Committee on Federal and State Affairs
SB 392 status: Introduced — Died on House Calendar (updated Apr 10, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:High Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality30%
Bipartisan20%
Public opinion40%
Bill summary
House Substitute for SB 392 by Committee on Elections - Establishing reasons for withdrawal of candidacy from national, state and local offices, concerning vacancies in the joint candidacy of the governor and lieutenant governor, requiring driver's licenses to reflect citizenship status, requiring provisional ballots be provided to persons showing a driver's license reflecting noncitizenship, require state agencies required by federal law to provide voter registration services to provide quarterly reports to the secretary of state listing noncitizens receiving public benefits.. Currently in Senate.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
Critical outlook
30%
Benefits
- Establishes clearer criteria for candidate withdrawal
- Provides defined processes for governor and lieutenant governor vacancies
- Formalizes ID presentation requirements at the ballot box
Risks
- Creates potential barriers for legal non-citizen residents
- Likely to cause voter confusion and longer lines at polling places
- May discourage eligible populations from seeking necessary social services
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Critical outlook
40%
Benefits
- Increases oversight of non-citizen voter registration eligibility
- Mandates quarterly reporting by state agencies to the Secretary of State
- Provides transparency into agency-held citizenship status data
Risks
- Risk of data inaccuracies in lists provided to the Secretary of State
- Increased administrative burden on state agencies to track non-citizens
- Potential for government overreach in monitoring benefit participation
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
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Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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