motor voter law

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of motor voter law

First recorded in 1990–93

Example Sentences

“I think one part of that is the ‘motor voter’ law where you can become a registered voter when you go to the DMV,” said DiCamillo.

From Los Angeles Times

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

The National Voter Registration Act, commonly known as the “motor voter” law, allowed prospective voters to fill out a form to register and sign a sworn statement that they were U.S. citizens.

From Los Angeles Times

Oregon’s Motor Voter law and vote-by-mail system have been credited for boosting participation in elections the state.

From Seattle Times

He said the numbers have really ramped up since Oregon’s “motor voter” law went into effect in 2015.

From Seattle Times