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motor voter law

American  

noun

  1. a law that enables prospective voters to register when they obtain or renew a driver's license.


Etymology

Origin of motor voter law

First recorded in 1990–93

Example Sentences

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District Judge Susan Bolton in Phoenix blocked enforcement of the new proof-of-citizenship requirement, citing the federal motor voter law and the state consent decree.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 19, 2024

Gore and the motor voter law to ensure that voting is easy as opposed to difficult.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2020

That’s not to say there won’t be an attempt to kill the motor voter law.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2017

The legislation, Senate Bill 802, is a logical extension of a process that’s already in place, thanks to the Oregon motor voter law.

From Washington Times • Apr. 10, 2017

In fact, McConnell had tried—and failed—to block what became one of Ford’s greatest accomplishments as a senator, the motor voter law of 1993, making it easier for Americans to register to vote.

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2015